Lidocaine for Pain After Urodynamic Testing (NCT03390790) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Lidocaine for Pain After Urodynamic Testing
United States134 participantsStarted 2018-01-25
Plain-language summary
Urodynamic testing can be associated with mild discomfort, particularly at the time of insertion, repositioning, and removal of the bladder catheter (a tube inserted into the bladder via the urethra). Few studies have investigated ways to improve patient comfort during this procedure. In this study, the investigators want to see if applying external lidocaine (a numbing gel) prior to the procedure can help to minimize patient discomfort.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 80 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
• All female patients between the ages of 40-80 undergoing urodynamic testing.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Urinary tract infection or symptoms of infection at time of procedure or within past 2 weeks
* History of urinary retention
* Known or suggested history of urethral syndrome or painful bladder syndrome
* Prior anti-incontinence surgery
* Prior pelvic surgery with placement of transvaginal mesh
* Known urethral or bladder anomaly including urethral diverticulum or congenital anomalies of the bladder or urethra
* History of genital herpes outbreak within the past 3 months
* Defects in mucosal surfaces including periurethral or vaginal abrasions, ulcerations, or lacerations
* Neurologic disease affecting urethral sensation
* Chronic pelvic pain
* Contraindication or allergy to topical anesthetic
* Pregnancy
* Syncopal episode during preparation for or execution of uroflowometry
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
The change in patient visual analog pain score (vaginal area only) from before procedure to 4-6 hours after urodynamic testing