UnknownPhase 4

Impact of 50% Nitrous Oxide Inhalation on Pain and Anxiety Induced by Lumbar Puncture: a Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial

France66 participantsStarted 2014-07

Plain-language summary

This study is designed to evaluate the analgesic effect of nitrous oxide (N2O) on the pain induced during lumbar puncture.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients coming in the neurology department for a scheduled lumbar puncture * 18 to 60 years. * no previous use of nitrous oxide Exclusion Criteria: * contra-indication to nitrous oxide use * Body Mass Index\>35 * Mini Mental State Examination \<26/30 * Temperature \>38°C * Confusion * Patient unable to communicate verbaly

What they're measuring

Maximal pain level during the procedure

Timeframe: at day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02243826

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-10

Contact for this trial

Patrick LACARIN

04 73 75 11 95 placarin@chu-clermontferrand.fr

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