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NCT03562481 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Clinical Trial Comparing Effectiveness of Buffered Versus Unbuffered Local Anesthetic in Children Ages 10-12 Years
A Phase 4 study of Pain and Anesthesia, Local, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 26
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03562481 is a Phase 4 study of Pain and Anesthesia, Local that has completed, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 26 participants, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT03562481, a Phase 4 study of Pain and Anesthesia, Local, has completed, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 26 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Local anesthesia is an integral part of clinical pediatric dental practice, but it has challenges. It can be uncomfortable for children, and the risk of adverse events limits how much is used. Some evidence suggests benefits of buffering local anesthetics including equal effect with less pain on injection. These findings have not been replicated and validated among pediatric populations, creating a gap in the knowledge base. To address this knowledge gap and contribute to the evidence base on safety and efficacy of local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry, this investigation proposes to compare the anesthetic effects of buffered 1% lidocaine with those of unbuffered 2%, among children. The specific aims of this investigation are to determine differences between buffered 1% and unbuffered 2% lidocaine (both with 1:100,000 epinephrine) used for inferior alveolar nerve block (IAN) anesthesia, in the following domains: 1. Pain experience on injection, time to onset following the administration, and time to recovery \[subjective\] 2. Blood lidocaine levels 15 minutes following the administration and duration of pulpal anesthesia \[objective\] Null Hypotheses: 1. No difference exists in anesthetic effectiveness for pulpal anesthesia after intraoral IAN block between buffered 1% Lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine as compared to unbuffered 2% Lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine. 2. No differences exist in peak blood lidocaine levels, pain on injection, time to lip numbness, and duration of anesthesia between the two drug formulations. Randomized subjects will be injected orally for bottom jaw anesthesia, with 3cc of buffered 1% lidocaine (30mg) 1:100,000 epinephrine or 3cc unbuffered of 2% lidocaine (60mg) 1:100,000 epinephrine. The injectable volume of the buffered formulation will include 0.3cc of 8.4% sodium bicarbonate. One faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Dentistry will administer the dr
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG 1% Buffered Lidocaine 1:100,000 Epinephrine
- DRUG 2% Unbuffered Lidocaine 1:100,000 Epinephrine
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- UNC School of Dentistry - Chapel Hill
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 26 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-07-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-06-30 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03562481
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03562481 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 26 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The listed sponsor is University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which 1% Buffered Lidocaine 1:100,000 Epinephrine is the first listed.
NCT03562481 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03562481 about?
NCT03562481 is a clinical study titled "Clinical Trial Comparing Effectiveness of Buffered Versus Unbuffered Local Anesthetic in Children Ages 10-12 Years". Local anesthesia is an integral part of clinical pediatric dental practice, but it has challenges. It can be uncomfortable for children, and the risk of adverse events limits how much is used. Some evidence suggests benefits of buffering local anesthetics including equal effect with less pain on inj...
What is the current status of trial NCT03562481?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 26 participants. The study started on 2018-07-24. Estimated completion is 2019-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT03562481 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Anesthesia, Local.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03562481?
The interventions under investigation include: 1% Buffered Lidocaine 1:100,000 Epinephrine (DRUG), 2% Unbuffered Lidocaine 1:100,000 Epinephrine (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03562481?
This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03562481 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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