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Usefulness of Lidocaine as Topical Pharyngeal Anaesthesia in Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Under Sedation With Propofol

Usefulness of Applying Lidocaine as Topical Pharyngeal Anaesthesia in Esophagogastroduodenoscopies Performed Under Sedation With Propofol- a Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01489891
Enrollment
120
Registered
2011-12-12
Start date
2011-12-31
Completion date
2012-08-31
Last updated
2013-03-08

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Conditions

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Keywords

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Lidocaine, Propofol

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of application of the anaesthesia topical pharyngeal with lidocaine in esophagogastroduodenoscopy under propofol´s sedation, in therms of dosage and side effect´s reduction overall.

Interventions

DRUGLidocaine

Applying of 5 puff controlled released (50 mg) transoral spray of lidocaine (10 mg=1 puff).

DRUGPlacebo

Applying of 5 puff controlled released (50 mg) transoral spray of placebo (excipients of trade mark of lidocaine ensuring the patient masking).

Sponsors

Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Patient´s over 18 years old that received standard indication for sedated esophagogastroduodenoscopy (American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Guidelines) in our centre between the period of study.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients under 18 years old * Unable to obtain inform´s consent * Emergency endoscopy * Pregnant women * Encephalopathy * Well known allergic reaction to propofol, amide-anaesthesics, soy or eggs * Methaemoglobinemia induced factor risks * No previous or unknown fasting

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Rate of Administration of Propofol 1% Required to Obtain Uniform Sedation During Endoscopy8 monthsThe propofol will be administered by an expert anaesthetist in repeated bolus (10-20 mg each 30-60 seconds) after an initial induction dosage (0.5-0.6 mg/kg ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists) I-II or 0.25-0.35 mg/kg ASA III-IV) to obtain an uniform level of sedation (OAAS 3 and bispectral index (BIS) 70-80) and adequate perceived patient tolerance (no gag-reflex, cough, sudden movements).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Participants With Adverse Events in Both GroupsParticipants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 2 hours postprocedureHypoxemia (SatO2\<90% or \>4% if the baseline was under 93%), bradycardia (\<60 bpm or \>10% from baseline), hypotension (systolic blood pressure under 90 mmHg and/or diastolic 60 mmHg), anaphylactic reaction, aspiration o methaemoglobinemia.
Likert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of Endoscopist8 monthsDefine as easiness to reach the expected objectives for endoscopy without patient interference: very satisfied, satisfied, neutral, unsatisfied.
Likert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of Anaesthetist8 monthsDefine as easiness to reach and maintain the level of sedation and patient comfort during endoscopy: very satisfied, satisfied, neutral, unsatisfied.

Countries

Spain

Participant flow

Recruitment details

All patients over 18y with instructions for diagnostic or therapeutic EGD referred to the Endoscopy Unit of the Infanta Cristina Hospital for sedation were included successively. All patients was referred to the Infanta Cristina Hospital Endoscopy Unit in Parla, Madrid, Spain, for an EGD between January and May 2012.

Pre-assignment details

The exclusion criteria were instructions for urgent endoscopy, encephalopathy, zero patient cooperation, lack of informed consent, not having fasted, a history to developing methemoglobinemia, pregnant women, lactating mothers or known allergies to propofol or lidocaine. All the patients provided their informed consent beforehand

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Lidocaine Group
Blinded spraying 50 mg of pharyngeal topical lidocaine 180 seconds before sedated EGD Lidocaine : Applying of 5 puff controlled released (50 mg) transoral spray of lidocaine (10 mg=1 puff).
59
Placebo
Excipients without lidocaine. The flavour taste is the same of active comparator ensuring the masking. Placebo : Applying of 5 puff controlled released (50 mg) transoral spray of placebo (excipients of trade mark of lidocaine ensuring the patient masking).
60
Total119

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyEndoscopy failure10

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboLidocaine GroupTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
14 Participants12 Participants26 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
46 Participants47 Participants93 Participants
Age Continuous51.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.9
49.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.8
50.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.3
Region of Enrollment
Spain
60 participants59 participants119 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
38 Participants37 Participants75 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
22 Participants22 Participants44 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
19 / 5916 / 60
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 590 / 60

Outcome results

Primary

Rate of Administration of Propofol 1% Required to Obtain Uniform Sedation During Endoscopy

The propofol will be administered by an expert anaesthetist in repeated bolus (10-20 mg each 30-60 seconds) after an initial induction dosage (0.5-0.6 mg/kg ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists) I-II or 0.25-0.35 mg/kg ASA III-IV) to obtain an uniform level of sedation (OAAS 3 and bispectral index (BIS) 70-80) and adequate perceived patient tolerance (no gag-reflex, cough, sudden movements).

Time frame: 8 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Lidocaine GroupRate of Administration of Propofol 1% Required to Obtain Uniform Sedation During Endoscopy310.7 mcg/kg/minStandard Deviation 139.2
PlaceboRate of Administration of Propofol 1% Required to Obtain Uniform Sedation During Endoscopy280.1 mcg/kg/minStandard Deviation 87.7
p-value: <0.05t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Likert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of Anaesthetist

Define as easiness to reach and maintain the level of sedation and patient comfort during endoscopy: very satisfied, satisfied, neutral, unsatisfied.

Time frame: 8 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Lidocaine GroupLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of AnaesthetistUnsatisfactory5.8 percentage of participants
Lidocaine GroupLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of AnaesthetistNeutral16.9 percentage of participants
Lidocaine GroupLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of AnaesthetistSatisfactory15.2 percentage of participants
Lidocaine GroupLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of AnaesthetistVery satisfactory62.7 percentage of participants
PlaceboLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of AnaesthetistVery satisfactory63.3 percentage of participants
PlaceboLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of AnaesthetistUnsatisfactory0 percentage of participants
PlaceboLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of AnaesthetistSatisfactory20.3 percentage of participants
PlaceboLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of AnaesthetistNeutral16.7 percentage of participants
Secondary

Likert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of Endoscopist

Define as easiness to reach the expected objectives for endoscopy without patient interference: very satisfied, satisfied, neutral, unsatisfied.

Time frame: 8 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Lidocaine GroupLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of EndoscopistUnsatisfactory6.8 percentage of participants
Lidocaine GroupLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of EndoscopistNeutral10.1 percentage of participants
Lidocaine GroupLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of EndoscopistSatisfactory25.4 percentage of participants
Lidocaine GroupLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of EndoscopistVery satisfactory57.6 percentage of participants
PlaceboLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of EndoscopistVery satisfactory66.6 percentage of participants
PlaceboLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of EndoscopistUnsatisfactory0 percentage of participants
PlaceboLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of EndoscopistSatisfactory18.3 percentage of participants
PlaceboLikert Four Elements Scale to Evaluate the Satisfaction of EndoscopistNeutral15 percentage of participants
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Adverse Events in Both Groups

Hypoxemia (SatO2\<90% or \>4% if the baseline was under 93%), bradycardia (\<60 bpm or \>10% from baseline), hypotension (systolic blood pressure under 90 mmHg and/or diastolic 60 mmHg), anaphylactic reaction, aspiration o methaemoglobinemia.

Time frame: Participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 2 hours postprocedure

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Lidocaine GroupPercentage of Participants With Adverse Events in Both Groups32.2 percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Adverse Events in Both Groups26.7 percentage of participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 23, 2026