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Local Anesthetic Cream in Younger Patients Undergoing Lumbar Punctures

NCT01516684

RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindSupportive care

Summary

This randomized clinical trial studies local anesthetic (EMLA) cream in younger patients undergoing lumbar punctures (LP). A local anesthetic cream may be effective for numbing the skin and reducing movement when applied prior to lumbar punctures and may reduce the amount of sedation necessary

Timeline

Start
2012-05-14
Primary completion
2018-06-26
Completion
2018-06-26

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject EMLA Unknown Topical
Background Fentanyl Other / unclassified Intravenous
Background Propofol Small molecule Intravenous

Indications