The Effect of Buffered Lidocaine Versus Nonbuffered Lidocaine on Pain Scores During Infiltration for Vulvar Biopsies
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Objective: To compare pain scores on a visual analogue scale during infiltration of local
anesthetic for vulvar biopsies between women who are treated with buffered versus non-
buffered lidocaine
Hypothesis: Patients treated with buffered lidocaine at the site of vulvar biopsy will have
lower pain scores on a visual analogue scale during the biopsy.
Study Design: Double blinded randomized controlled trial
Population: Women undergoing vulvar biopsy at the Women's Primary Care Center and The Program
In Women's Oncology Clinic of a non-infectious vulvar lesion.