CompletedPhase 2/3

Comparative Study of Two Topical Anesthetics Prior to Fractional Nonablative Laser Treatment of the Face

United States22 participantsStarted 2021-01-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of lidocaine 2.5%/prilocaine 2.5% cream versus lidocaine 23%/tetracaine 7% ointment for topical anesthesia prior to a nonablative laser procedure.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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

✓. Oral contraceptive pill, injection, implant, patch, vaginal ring, intrauterine device;
✓. Intrauterine coil;
✓. Bilateral tubal ligation;
✓. Barrier method used with an additional form of contraception (e.g., sponge, spermicide or condom);
✓. Abstinence (if practicing abstinence must agree to use barrier method described above if becomes sexually active);
✓. Vasectomized partner (Must agree to use barrier method described above if becomes sexually active with non-vasectomized).

What they're measuring

Self-reported Pain After Laser Treatment

Timeframe: After laser treatment, approximately 60 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04523961

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-19

Results submitted2026-01-06

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Anesthesia, Local trials