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
Active Locations (1)
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BC Children's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 3V4