Intravesical Local Anaesthetic Study

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    A study to compare the effectiveness and morbidity of Alkalinized Intravesical Lidocaine Vs Lidocaine gel in achieving anaesthesia prior to intravesical Botulinum Toxin A (BTX) injections

  • IRAS ID

    44305

  • Contact name

    Malcolm Lucas

  • Sponsor organisation

    Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board

  • Eudract number

    2010-018611-15

  • ISRCTN Number

    0000000000000

  • Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

    0000000000000

  • Research summary

    The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of alkalinized intravesical lidocaine (local anaesthetic mixed with alkaline solution) Vs lidocaine gel (same local anaesthetic but in a gel form) in achieving adequate anaesthesia prior to injecting the bladder with Botulinum Toxin (BTX) used in treating patients with over active bladder.

  • REC name

    Wales REC 3

  • REC reference

    10/MRE09/34

  • Date of REC Opinion

    22 Oct 2010

  • REC opinion

    Further Information Favourable Opinion