Status:
COMPLETED
The Phonophoresis of Lidocaine Gel and Its Effect on Sensory Blockage
Lead Sponsor:
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Conditions:
Pain
Impairment, Light Touch Sensation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-28 years
Phase:
EARLY_PHASE1
Brief Summary
The optimisation of drug absorption through skin is of great value in modern therapy.Phonophoresis is the use of therapeutic ultrasound to increase percutaneous drug absorption. However,few studies ha...
Detailed Description
Lidocaine is a common local anaesthetic drug that is used topically to relieve pain,itching and burning, and also for minor surgery.However,its application via this conductive method,has been confined...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Men and women aged 18 to 25 years
Exclusion
- individuals who had a disease that could affect the experiment, such as systemic disease,impairment of the sensory system(e.g.neuropathy,diabetes),cardiovascular disorders(e.g. increased blood pressure),pain due to an injury to the upper extremity,tumours,malignant and precancerous tissue,acute infection and broken skin in the area; and individuals taking medication to relieve disease symptoms were excluded
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
93 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01404468
Start Date
March 1 2006
End Date
October 1 2010
Last Update
July 28 2011
Active Locations (1)
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1
Samaneh Ebrahimi
Shiraz, Fars, Iran, 0098