Using EMLA cream to improve comfort during outpatient scrotal surgeries
Efficacy of EMLA Cream Assisted Loco-sedation for Office-based Andrology Procedure: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study tests if using EMLA cream can make outpatient scrotal surgeries more comfortable for patients compared to just using local anesthesia alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | University of Manitoba Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Winnipeg, Manitoba) |
| Trial ID | NCT06242977 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of EMLA cream, a topical anesthetic, in enhancing patient comfort during office-based scrotal surgeries performed under local anesthesia. The study compares the experiences of patients receiving local anesthesia alone to those receiving local anesthesia with EMLA cream. By moving these procedures from hospital settings to outpatient clinics, the trial aims to demonstrate the benefits of reduced complications, lower costs, and improved patient satisfaction. The goal is to determine if EMLA can further increase tolerability and reduce anxiety associated with these procedures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients scheduled for specific scrotal surgeries under local anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients who require sedation or do not consent to randomization will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve patient comfort and satisfaction during outpatient scrotal surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with EMLA cream in other urologic procedures, suggesting potential for success in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients undergoing hydrocelectomy, spermatocelectomy, epididymectomy, testicular biopsy, scrotal lesion or cyst excision under local anesthesia alone were included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients were excluded if their procedure was to be performed with sedatives (e.g., inhaled nitrous oxide gas, oral, or IV sedation) or did not provide consent to be randomized
Where this trial is running
Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Men's Health Clinic Manitoba — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Premal Patel, MD
- Email: ppatel5@hsc.mb.ca
- Phone: 204-221-4476
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.