Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Combined Oral and Topical Analgesics to Reduce Pain Perception During Electrodiagnostic Testing
Lead Sponsor:
Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
Conditions:
Pain Perception
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Electromyography (EMG) is a useful test for diagnosis and monitoring of lower motor neuron disorders. It is mostly done in conjunction with a Nerve Conduction Study (NCS). Like other invasive medical ...
Detailed Description
Objectives: To determine the effect of combined oral and topical analgesics (COTA) in reducing pain perception during NCS and EMG tests among the pediatric population. To compare the effect of COTA ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \- Pediatric patients (6 months to 18 years) referred for NCS / EMG testing to the neurophysiology lab at AKUH
Exclusion
- Patients not able to report pain scores on the scales used
- Patients using sedatives and prior analgesics within last 24 hours of study
- Patients with history of upper gastrointestinal tract bleed, renal disease, severe hepatic disease, glucose-6-phosphate deficiency, congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia
- Patients with known sensitivity / allergy to Ibuprofen or EMLA cream or their components
- Patients on class I antiarrhythmic drugs
- Patients with breach of skin on topical analgesic/placebo application sites
- Breastfeeding or sugary drink within one hour of start of study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 30 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 27 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
113 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04337814
Start Date
December 30 2019
End Date
June 27 2022
Last Update
February 28 2023
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Aga khan University Hospital
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 7400