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NCT Number: NCT00889642

Safety and Efficacy Study of an Iontophoretic Patch Containing Lidocaine and Epinephrine for Venipuncture in Healthy Adult Volunteers

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of administering Lidocaine and Epinephrine using an iontophoretic device treatment to provide local anesthesia to healthy adult volunteer subjects undergoing venipuncture.

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Key information

Conditions

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Advanced Clinical Research Institute, Anaheim, California, United States

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects may be of any race, either sex, and must be >18 years of age
  • Healthy subjects as per medical screening
  • Subjects must have intact, healthy skin (no tattoos, surgical scars, skin infections, etc.) where the iontophoresis treatment will be performed
  • Subjects must be alert, oriented, mentally competent, and able to understand and comply with the requirements of the study
  • Subjects must have signed and dated a written informed consent
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test result prior to the iontophoresis treatment

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects with a known allergy or sensitivity to lidocaine, epinephrine or other local anesthetics of the amide or ester type
  • Subjects with a know sensitivity to any components (e.g. adhesives) of the IDDSSubjects who have undergone venipuncture in the treatment area within the prior 2 weeks or longer if bruising or hematoma is apparent
  • Subjects who have taken an analgesic pain medication during the 24-hour period prior to the venipuncture in the posterior surface of the hand
  • Subjects with skin allergies or have skin diseases (e.g. psoriasis, eczema
  • Subjects with an open skin lesion at the treatment site
  • Subjects who are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Subjects exposed to an investigational drug or device within the past 30 days or are involved concurrently in other treatment clinical trials
  • Subjects who participated in previous DTI/Transcu clinical studies related to this product
  • Subjects with known concurrent illness
  • Subjects with "current" known/admitted substance abuse (alcohol/drug)
  • Subjects with pacemakers and/or externally mounted electronic devices
  • Current or history of conditions that contraindicate use of iontophoretic treatment or venipuncture

Treatment and study plan

Iontophoretic Drug Delivery System with Lidocaine/Epinephrine

Device

Active- 10.5% Lidocaine/0.179% Epinephrine

Iontophoretic Drug Delivery System with Epinephrine

Device

Placebo- 0.179% Epinephrine

Primary outcomes

  1. Following the iontophoresis treatment an IV will be inserted into the treatment area and the amount of pain will be assessed using the median visual analog pain scale (VAS).

    Time frame: 4 hours

  2. Monitor the nature and frequency of adverse events associated with the iontophoretic device through observation during treatment.

    Time frame: 4 hours

Secondary outcomes

  1. Determining the duration of anesthesia through standard pin prick testing.

    Time frame: 4 hours

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Dharma Therapeutics Inc.

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Registry information

Official study title

A Multicenter Double-Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Two-Arm Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of the Iontophoretic Administration of Lidocaine and Epinephrine Using Lidocaine Iontophoretic Drug Delivery System (IDDS) to Provide Local Anesthesia for Venipuncture in Healthy Adult Volunteer Subjects

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
Apr 29, 2009
Registry last updated
Jun 23, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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