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Lidocaine 5% Patch (Lidoderm) for the Prevention of Acute and Chest Pain Following Robotic Valve Surgery

NCT03120351 — Not applicable, Completed, 80 participants, The Cleveland Clinic

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Lidocaine 5% Patch (Lidoderm) for the Perioperative Prevention of Acute and Chronic Chest Pain Following Robotic Valve Surgery

RegistryNCT03120351
StatusCompleted
PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional; randomized, parallel, masking: double, treatment
Enrollment80 (Actual)
SponsorThe Cleveland Clinic (Other); collaborators: Endo USA Inc., a Keenova Therapeutics Company
ConditionsPerioperative Chest Pain
InterventionsLidoderm 5 % Topical Patch, Placebo patch (Drug)
Datesstart 2009-09-01, primary completion 2011-04-01, completion 2011-04-01, first posted 2017-04-19, last updated 2020-04-17
Locations1 site in United States

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-Summary

The post-thoracotomy pain (PTP) has been defined as persistent or recurrent pain that lasts for at least 2 month after thoracotomy and is associated with surgical incision or its intercostal nerve cutaneous distribution. The latter has a prevalence of about 15% to 20%. In about 80% of the patients such pain is moderate to severe in intensity and is associated with depression and insomnia. According to its characteristics and possible etiology, PTP is part of the neuropathic pain syndromes. Patients describe their chest wall pain as shooting, burning and numbness which are descriptors often seen in other neuropathic pain syndromes. PTP occurs most likely after partial or complete intercostal nerve damage secondary mechanical trauma (nerve traction or compression) during surgery. The concern is that when robotic surgery for minimally invasive approach to the heart valves or vessels such compression and consequent damage may happen to intercostal nerves.

Therapeutic use for a lidocaine patch include post-herpetic neuralgia postthoracotomy pain, stump neuroma pain, intercostal neuralgia, diabetic polyneuropathy, meralgia paresthetica, complex regional pain syndrome, radiculopathy, postmastectomy pain and some other focal peripheral neuropathic pain syndromes. It is an effective and safe topical treatment. Its efficacy demonstrated previously in treatment of intercostal neuralgia and some patients with post-thoracotomy syndrome can be used in treatment of perioperative chest pain related to robotic cardiac surgery. Hypothesis is that the use of topical lidocaine will decrease pain in acute phase after the surgery and decrease intensity of post-thoracotomy pain 6 months after such procedure.

The effect of topical 5% lidocaine will be clinically evaluated through prospective, randomized, placebo, double-blind study. Each patient will be assessed at admission and then, one week after Valve Replacement (Recommended surgical procedures do not included harvesting of leg vessels as this could be a potential confounder). Then, one month, three and six month follow-up for all patients by mailing questionnaires and phone calls.

Upon admission, as well as 1 week, 1month, 3months and 6 months following surgical procedure, the following tests will be performed:

* Pain Disability Index (PDI)
* DASS
* VAS Pain Score
* Opioid use (in MSO4 mg equivalents)
* Global Perceived Effect (GPE) or patient satisfaction

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+Arms and interventions

ArmTypeInterventionsDescription
Lidocaine patch 5%ExperimentalDrug: Lidoderm 5 % Topical Patch1\) Group I: Patients will receive topical 5% lidocaine patches. Those will be placed to affected area up to three patches as needed for pain 12 hours on and 12 hours off. They will also receive opioids as needed after the surgery. Initially, they may receive IV fentanyl repeated clinician boluses, later oxycodone will be given 5-10 mg q4-6 hours as needed for pain.
Placebo PatchPlacebo comparatorDrug: Placebo patch2\) Group II: Patients will receive placebo patches. Those will be placed to affected area at dose up to three patches as needed for pain 12 hours on and 12 hours off. They will also receive opioids as needed after the surgery. Initially, they may receive IV fentanyl clinician boluses, later oxycodone will be given in doses from 5-10 mg q4-6 hours as needed for pain.
  • Lidoderm 5 % Topical Patch (Drug), also known as Lidoderm: Patients will receive Lidoderm topical 5% lidocaine patches. Those will be placed to affected area up to three patches as needed for pain 12 hours on and 12 hours off
  • Placebo patch (Drug): 2\) Group II: Patients will receive placebo patches. Those will be placed to affected area at dose up to three patches as needed for pain 12 hours on and 12 hours off

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

  • Pain Disability Index Score (PDI) at Six Months Following Surgical Procedure [After surgery until postoperative day 7, 30, 90 and 180]: Pain Disability Index score (PDI) ranges from 0 to 70, with higher scores reflecting higher interference of pain with daily activities.

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to any

Inclusion Criteria:

* consenting patients ≥ 18 years of age
* scheduled for robotic heart surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

Patient will be excluded from this study if they meet any of the following criteria:

* Patients with a history of mental instability or diagnosed with a mental disorder (e.g. Depression, Somatoform Conversion Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, etc.)
* Patients addicted to alcohol, narcotics and other illegal substances
* Patients with a known history of sensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type, or to any other component of the product.
* Patients with severe hepatic disease (assessment by GI specialist)
* Pregnant Patients
* Patients less than 18 years old

+Posted results

Participant flow

MilestoneLIDOCAINE PATCH 5%Placebo Patch
Started4040
Completed3939
Not completed11

Outcome results

  • Pain Disability Index Score (PDI) at Six Months Following Surgical Procedure (Primary), Mean, units on a scale: LIDOCAINE PATCH 5% 26 +/- 17; Placebo Patch 30 +/- 19 (p 0.28)

Adverse events

Time frame: 6 months

ArmDeathsSerious adverse eventsOther adverse events
LIDOCAINE PATCH 5%0/39 (0.0%)0/39 (0.0%)3/39 (7.7%)
Placebo Patch0/39 (0.0%)0/39 (0.0%)2/39 (5.1%)

Serious adverse events by term

TermOrgan systemLIDOCAINE PATCH 5%Placebo Patch
confusionNervous system disorders0/390/39

Other adverse events by term

TermOrgan systemLIDOCAINE PATCH 5%Placebo Patch
ConfusionNervous system disorders1/390/39
atrial arrhythmiaCardiac disorders1/390/39
neurological deficitNervous system disorders1/390/39
Ches wall herniaGeneral disorders0/391/39
Pleural effusionGeneral disorders0/391/39

Limitations and caveats: Original PI (L. Kapural) and second PI (B. Vrooman) are no longer working at ClevelandCF

+Locations (1)

FacilityCityCountryStatus
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OhioUnited States

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