Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of Two Different Methods of Delivering Local Analgesia During Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Lead Sponsor:

University of British Columbia

Collaborating Sponsors:

British Columbia Childrens Hospital Foundation

Conditions:

Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

4-18 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Chronic arthritis (inflammation of joints) in children is known as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Often, to control the swelling and to help reduce the pain in the joint, medications (steroids) ...

Detailed Description

Research method: This study will be a prospective, randomized clinical trial comparing two methods of delivery of local anesthesia for intra-articular corticosteroids injection (IACI) in children with...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • All children aged \>4 years with JIA and active arthritis of at least one knee despite treatment with NSAIDs or disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs who are undergoing an IACI will be eligible.

Exclusion

  • Children who are allergic to lidocaine, any ingredient used in EMLA® cream or the iontophoresis pads
  • Have electrically-sensitive support systems (i.e. pacemakers)
  • Damaged skin or signs of infection at the injection site
  • Suffering from a coagulation disorder
  • Unable to evaluate pain

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

5 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00465504

Start Date

July 1 2006

End Date

December 1 2007

Last Update

May 17 2011

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BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 3V4