Premedication to Reduce Discomfort With Screening Mammography

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2006-06-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

Summary

This study will explore the effect of pre-medication with acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and topical lidocaine gel (Topicaine) on the perception of discomfort and overall satisfaction with the mammography experience.

The research questions are:

1. What is the relationship between the use of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and Topicaine prior to screening mammography and the perception of discomfort during the procedure?

2. What is the relationship between perception of discomfort and overall satisfaction with the mammography experience?

3. What is the relationship between the perception of discomfort and plans for future mammograms?

4. What other factors are associated with the perception of discomfort and satisfaction?

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Mountain States Tumor and Medical Research Institute
• Treatments: Acetaminophen; Ibuprofen; Lidocaine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women scheduled for age-appropriate screening mammography at St. Luke's Breast Cancer Detection Center

• Expect discomfort of 40 or greater on a scale of 0-100

• Willing to arrive 1 hour early for appointment to enroll in study

Exclusion Criteria:

Women who:

• expect discomfort from their mammogram to be < 40 on a scale of 0-100

• cannot understand or read English or who are unable to complete the consent process or questionnaire for reasons such as hearing impairment or other physical or mental disabilities

• have a sensitivity or allergy to acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or lidocaine

• have significant liver or kidney dysfunction

• are breast-feeding

• cannot arrive a minimum of 60 minutes earlier than their appointment time

• have taken any pain relief medications within 24 hours of their mammogram appointment, including over-the-counter medications.