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Clinical Trials/CTRI/2026/01/101474
CTRI/2026/01/101474Not yet recruitingNot Applicable

A comparative study of the effectiveness of lidocaine patch and EMLA cream on peripheral intravenous cannulation pain in patients posted for elective surgeries.

Not provided1 site in 1 country78 target enrollmentStarted: January 30, 2026Last updated:

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Not yet recruiting
Enrollment
78
Locations
1

Study Overview

Brief Summary

This is a prospective, randomized comparative study which compares the effectiveness of lidocaine patch and EMLA cream on peripheral intravenous cannulation pain in patients posted for elective surgeries. The primary objective is to compare the effectiveness of EMLA cream versus lidocaine patch. The secondary objective is to observe any hemodynamic changes during iv cannulation and to assess any local skin reaction to EMLA cream or lidocaine patch.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
12.00 Year(s) to 60.00 Year(s) (—)
Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients aged between 12 to 60 years.
  • Both male and female patients.
  • Patients scheduled for elective surgeries requiring iv cannulation.

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of any cardiac disease (arrhythmia), vascualr disease.
  • Presence of local skin infection.
  • Use of analgesics within 24 hours prior to cannulation.
  • Known allergy or sensitivity to amide local anaesthetic or glycerine.

Investigators

Sponsor
Not provided
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Pradeep Kumar Yadav

Subharti Medical College

Study Sites (1)

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