Topical Amethocaine Gel for Intramuscular Injection in Term Neonates
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2004-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study will examine the efficacy of topical amethocaine gel (Ametop) in decreasing the
pain response in term neonates subjected to intramuscular injection for administration of
vitamin K.
Study Hypothesis: We believe that topical amethocaine gel will be superior to placebo in
decreasing the pain from intramuscular injection in term neonates.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
Collaborator:
Striving for Excellence Fund, Mount Sinai Hospital