Phase 4
Completed N=481
Comparison of Two Lidocaine Administration Techniques
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01330134 ↗Enrolled (actual)
481
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2018
Primary outcomePrimary: Pain Assessment: Overall — 15.3; 19.0 units on a scale
◆ Published Evidence
Emerging
11citations · ~1 / year
Comparison of Two Lidocaine Administration Techniques on Perceived Pain From Bedside Procedures: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Summary
The objective of our study is to determine if technique of lidocaine administration can decrease pain perception.
Hypothesis: There will be a significant difference in pain perception between patients who are given lidocaine on the skin surface prior to subcutaneous injection and patients who are given only subcutaneous injection by standard approach.
Linked Publications
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Comparison of Two Lidocaine Administration Techniques on Perceived Pain From Bedside Procedures: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Pain Assessment: Overall |
15.3; 19.0 | — |
| SECONDARY Pain Assessment: Lidocaine Injection |
18.4; 20.8 | — |
| SECONDARY Pain Assessment: During Procedure |
12.2; 16.6 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Adult patients refered to the University of Chicago Medical Centers Procedure Service for a planned medical procedure requiring local injection of lidocaine.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patient who lack decisional capacity to consent
- Patients who lack the ability to answer questions in english using pain scales
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01330134) and the linked publication. Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.