CompletedPhase 4ACTRN12611000715976

The effects of applying perianal local anesthetics on patient comfort during visual examination of the last part of large intestine

No effect of perianal application of topical anesthetics on patient comfort during non-sedated sigmoidoscopy: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Sponsor

Prof. Mehmet Ayhan KUZU

Enrollment

175 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2008

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Patients undergoing sigmoidoscopy without any sedation

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study tests whether applying a local anaesthetic cream to the area around the anus before a sigmoidoscopy (examination of the lower large intestine) reduces patient discomfort. It includes adults aged 18 and older undergoing sigmoidoscopy without sedation. The goal is to find a simple way to make this common procedure more comfortable.

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Interventions

Patients were randomized to 3 groups according to perianal application of different topical agents 30 minutes before the procedure as follows: Group 1 - 5 mL of vaseline application (placebo) Grou

Patients were randomized to 3 groups according to perianal application of different topical agents 30 minutes before the procedure as follows: Group 1 - 5 mL of vaseline application (placebo) Group 2 - 5 mL of 2% lidocaine gel Group 3 - 5 ml of 2.5% lidocaine plus 2.5% prilocaine cream

Locations(1)

Turkey

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