The Efficacy of EMLA Cream vs. Synera Patch for Pain Reduction During Venipuncture in Children
NCT ID: NCT00530803
Last Updated: 2018-08-31
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COMPLETED
PHASE2
100 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2007-06-30
2009-01-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The Synera patch uses a controlled heating system to transcutaneously deliver a lidocaine/tetracaine mixture for analgesic effect. No published studies compare the efficacy of the Synera patch with other topical anesthetics in children. The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of the Synera patch applied for 20 minutes with the efficacy of EMLA Cream applied for 60 minutes in reducing pain associated with venipunctures in children.
Patients, 4-12 years old children requiring venipunctures in clinics, were randomized to receive Synera for 20 minutes or EMLA for 60 minutes. A blinded observer recorded pain scores using a numerical rating scale (NRS). Child and parent assessed pain with the Wong-Baker FACES Scale and the NRS, respectively. The primary outcome was the number of subjects reporting "no pain". Secondary outcomes were parent and observer measures of the child's pain and the presence of skin reactions.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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EMLA Cream
Participants will have a dose of EMLA Cream applied to the venipuncture site 1 hour before the procedure. Dosage based on age and weight: 4-6 years old and heavier than 10kg will receive 10g of EMLA; 7-12 years old and more than 20kg will receive 20g of EMLA.
EMLA Cream
60 minutes x1
Synera Patch
Participants will have a Synera Patch applied to the venipuncture site 20 minutes prior to the procedure.
Synera Patch
20 minutes x1
Interventions
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EMLA Cream
60 minutes x1
Synera Patch
20 minutes x1
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Ages 4-12 years old
* The ability to demonstrate proper understanding of the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Ranking Scale
* Parents of enrolled children need to be present during the procedure and be willing to rate their child's pain
Exclusion Criteria
* Known sensitivity to components of Synera or EMLA (lidocaine, tetracaine, or local anesthetics of the amide or ester type, Para Aminobenzoic (PABA) derivatives)
* Contraindications to SYnera or EMLA use (Severe hepatic disease, history of drug-induced methemoglobinemia, taking Class 1 antiarrhythmics)
* Use of analgesics during the past 24 hours
4 Years
12 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Montefiore Medical Center
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Catherine C Skae, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Children's Hospital at Montefiore
Locations
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Children's Hospital at Montefiore
The Bronx, New York, United States
Countries
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References
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Bishai R, Taddio A, Bar-Oz B, Freedman MH, Koren G. Relative efficacy of amethocaine gel and lidocaine-prilocaine cream for Port-a-Cath puncture in children. Pediatrics. 1999 Sep;104(3):e31. doi: 10.1542/peds.104.3.e31.
Chen E, Zeltzer LK, Craske MG, Katz ER. Children's memories for painful cancer treatment procedures: implications for distress. Child Dev. 2000 Jul-Aug;71(4):933-47. doi: 10.1111/1467-8624.00200.
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Ramsook C, Kozinetz CA, Moro-Sutherland D. Efficacy of ethyl chloride as a local anesthetic for venipuncture and intravenous cannula insertion in a pediatric emergency department. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2001 Oct;17(5):341-3. doi: 10.1097/00006565-200110000-00005. No abstract available.
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Other Identifiers
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07-06-159
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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