Prospective Evaluation of Topical Anesthesia in Children
Launched by UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM HAMBURG-EPPENDORF · May 6, 2020
Trial Information
Current as of May 14, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Pain caused by repair of torn skin is usually an unpleasant experience for pediatric patients. Analgesia or pain control is conventionally achieved by local anaesthetic infiltration. Local anaesthetics are a class of drugs that interrupt the transmission of electrical impulses along sensory nerves by inactivating sodium channels (Eidelman et al., 2011). However, the infiltration of local anaesthetics, which involves injecting the medication into the skin, may itself cause significant pain and fear in children (Kundu and Achar, 2002, Boettcher et al., 2012).
Pain management has been increas...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Chronological age above 3 and below 18 years
- • 2. Dermal laceration that needs surgical repair
- • 3. Signed informed consent by the parent or guardian of the patient
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Skin laceration of nose tip, fingers, genitalia
About Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf
Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is a leading academic medical center in Germany, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, UKE integrates state-of-the-art facilities with a multidisciplinary approach, fostering collaboration among top-tier researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals. The institution is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by conducting rigorous scientific investigations that address critical health challenges, ultimately contributing to the development of novel therapies and enhancing medical knowledge.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Hamburg, , Germany
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Michael Boettcher, MD PhD
Principal Investigator
UKE Medical School
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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