Effects of Topical Lidocaine During Urodynamic Testing In Women
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Urodynamic testing is used to help diagnose causes of urinary incontinence and voiding
dysfunction. The purpose of the urodynamic test is to gain insight into the patient's urinary
symptoms and assist in making a diagnosis. Catheter insertion and manipulation during the
test can be uncomfortable for the patient. Lidocaine gel has not been used routinely during
urodynamic testing. However, it is used routinely during outpatient cystoscopy and with any
urethral catheterization. The investigators proposed that lidocaine numbing gel could be used
without compromising test findings.
The study included 110 adult women. The purpose was:
1. Determine whether the use of topical lidocaine during urodynamic testing decreases
patient discomfort during the procedure.
2. Evaluate whether the use of topical lidocaine affects the urodynamic results.