Lidocaine Subcutaneous Infusion for Control of Treprostinil Related Site Pain

Summary

Treprostinil subcutaneous (under the skin) infusion is a very good medication for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension but infusion site pain may be very severe in some patients. The investigators plan to treat patients receiving treprostinil with a subcutaneous infusion of lidocaine (a local anesthestic) to treat the pain.

Timeline

Start

2012-01

Primary completion

2012-03

Completion

2012-04

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped: “Safety considerations”

Drugs

Indications