The Efficacy of EMLA Cream vs. Synera Patch for Pain Reduction During Venipuncture in Children (NCT00530803) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
The Efficacy of EMLA Cream vs. Synera Patch for Pain Reduction During Venipuncture in Children
United States100 participantsStarted 2007-06
Plain-language summary
This study compares the efficacy of the Synera patch with Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics (EMLA) as a topical anesthetic for venipuncture in pediatric patients.
Who can participate
Age range4 Years – 12 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children in outpatient clinics requiring venipuncture for medical care
* 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:
* Damaged or inflamed skin at the designated application site
* 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
What they're measuring
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Participants Self-rating of Pain Using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale.
Timeframe: immediately after completion of venipuncture