Lidocaine: clinical trials recruiting now
6
Recruiting trials
11
Conditions studied
0
US states with sites
4
Countries
FDA drug label
- FDA-approved
- Yes. Lidocaine appears in the FDA drug-label database. Marketed as Lidocaine.
- Drug class
- Amide Local Anesthetic; Antiarrhythmic (FDA established pharmacologic class)
FDA-approved use
Lidocaine ointment, 5% is indicated for production of anesthesia of accessible mucous membranes of the oropharynx. It is also useful as an anesthetic lubricant for intubation and for the temporary relief of pain associated with minor burns, including sunburn, abrasions of the skin, and insect bites.
FDA recalls / enforcement
| Reason (FDA) | Classification | Status | Initiated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lack of Assurance of Sterility — Spectra Medical Devices, Llc | Class II (FDA: may cause temporary or reversible harm) | Ongoing | 2026-05-12 |
| cGMP deviations — Pro Numb Tattoo Numbing Spray LLC | Class II (FDA: may cause temporary or reversible harm) | Ongoing | 2026-02-02 |
| Presence of Particulate Matter- Confimed customer complaint of particulates embedded in glass container and in contact with product solution. — Hospira Inc. | Class I (FDA: reasonable probability of serious harm or death) | Terminated | 2013-12-23 |
| Presence of Particulate Matter: The product was discolored and contained visible particulates (iron oxide) in the solution and embedded in the glass vial. — Hospira Inc. | Class I (FDA: reasonable probability of serious harm or death) | Terminated | 2014-07-29 |
| cGMP Deviations — Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited | Class II (FDA: may cause temporary or reversible harm) | Terminated | 2024-10-24 |
Phase breakdown
Phase 2 2
Not applicable 4
Conditions being studied
Recruiting trials involving Lidocaine
- Effect of Lidocaine Through Gastric Tube on PONV
- Effect of Lidocaine on Postoperative Pain and Long-term Survival in Elderly Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery
- Effect of Perioperative Intravenous Infusion of Lidocaine on the Postoperative Course and the Immune Response in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Colon Cancer - the PILDI Study
- Effect of Perioperative Lidocaine or High-Dose Dexamethasone on Immune Response in Colon Cancer Surgery (PILDI Study)
- Effects of an Opioid Free/Sparing Care Pathway for Patients Undergoing Obesity Surgery
- Perineural Prolotherapy in Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis Pain.
Common questions
Is Lidocaine FDA-approved?
Yes, marketed as Lidocaine.
How many recruiting trials involve Lidocaine?
6 recruiting trials across 11 conditions.
Is this list of trials complete?
No. For the full record, search ClinicalTrials.gov.