Status:
COMPLETED
Premedication to Reduce Discomfort With Screening Mammography
Lead Sponsor:
Mountain States Tumor and Medical Research Institute
Conditions:
Breast Pain
Eligibility:
FEMALE
30+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
This study will explore the effect of pre-medication with acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and topical lidocaine gel (Topicaine) on the perception of discomfort and overall satisfaction with the mammography ...
Detailed Description
Breast cancer is prevalent, deadly, costly, and has low cure rates unless detected in its early stages. Mammography is the key component to early detection, yet it remains underutilized due to cost, a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Women scheduled for age-appropriate screening mammography at St. Luke's Breast Cancer Detection Center
- Expect discomfort of 40 or greater on a scale of 0-100
- Willing to arrive 1 hour early for appointment to enroll in study
Exclusion
- Women who:
- expect discomfort from their mammogram to be \< 40 on a scale of 0-100
- cannot understand or read English or who are unable to complete the consent process or questionnaire for reasons such as hearing impairment or other physical or mental disabilities
- have a sensitivity or allergy to acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or lidocaine
- have significant liver or kidney dysfunction
- are breast-feeding
- cannot arrive a minimum of 60 minutes earlier than their appointment time
- have taken any pain relief medications within 24 hours of their mammogram appointment, including over-the-counter medications.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
June 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00382083
Start Date
March 1 2006
End Date
June 1 2006
Last Update
September 28 2006
Active Locations (1)
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St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute Breast Cancer Detection Center
Boise, Idaho, United States, 83712