Study of Fentanyl-Propofol-EMLA of L.M.X4 Technique for Bone Marrow Aspiration
| Status: | Terminated |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Chronic Pain, Hematology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Hematology, Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 2 - 17 |
| Updated: | 4/5/2017 |
| Start Date: | March 2002 |
| End Date: | August 2008 |
Fentanyl-Propofol-EMLA or L.M.X4™ Technique for Bone Marrow Aspiration in Pediatric Patients - A Phase III Study
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is studying the best ways to prevent pain during and
after procedures such as bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture with intrathecal (in the
spinal fluid) chemotherapy. Researchers will study the effectiveness of combining
anesthetics (medicines that help people sleep) and analgesics (medicines that relieve pain).
Researchers believe that a combination of fentanyl (analgesic) and propofol (anesthetic),
along with applying the skin-numbing-cream EMLA or L.M.X4™ on the area where the procedure
is performed, will provide better pain control.
Each patient enrolled on this study will have three different anesthetic combinations for
three different procedures, in order to determine which combination worked best for each
child.
after procedures such as bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture with intrathecal (in the
spinal fluid) chemotherapy. Researchers will study the effectiveness of combining
anesthetics (medicines that help people sleep) and analgesics (medicines that relieve pain).
Researchers believe that a combination of fentanyl (analgesic) and propofol (anesthetic),
along with applying the skin-numbing-cream EMLA or L.M.X4™ on the area where the procedure
is performed, will provide better pain control.
Each patient enrolled on this study will have three different anesthetic combinations for
three different procedures, in order to determine which combination worked best for each
child.
The study focusses on the following primary aims:
- To compare 0.5 mg/kg versus 1.0 mg/kg of fentanyl to control pain in patients who have
a BMT/LPIT procedure in the context of propofol anesthesia and topical anesthesia with
EMLA or L•M•X 4™cream (or when necessary, lidocaine for injection).
- To compare placebo versus fentanyl (0.5 mg/kg or 1.0 mg/kg) in these same patients. The
first BMT/LPIT for which patients receive any fentanyl will be used in this comparison.
The study focusses on the following secondary aims:
- To determine which dose regimen ensures best conditions to perform bone marrow
aspiration (lack of motion) and maintains hemodynamic and respiratory stability as
indicators of adequate levels of analgesia during bone marrow aspiration.
- To evaluate the safety and complications for each dose regimen.
- To compare 0.5 mg/kg versus 1.0 mg/kg of fentanyl to control pain in patients who have
a BMT/LPIT procedure in the context of propofol anesthesia and topical anesthesia with
EMLA or L•M•X 4™cream (or when necessary, lidocaine for injection).
- To compare placebo versus fentanyl (0.5 mg/kg or 1.0 mg/kg) in these same patients. The
first BMT/LPIT for which patients receive any fentanyl will be used in this comparison.
The study focusses on the following secondary aims:
- To determine which dose regimen ensures best conditions to perform bone marrow
aspiration (lack of motion) and maintains hemodynamic and respiratory stability as
indicators of adequate levels of analgesia during bone marrow aspiration.
- To evaluate the safety and complications for each dose regimen.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients undergoing bone marrow aspiration (unilateral), with lumbar puncture and
intrathecal chemotherapy.
- Age 2 to 17 years
- ASA I-III
- Patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma in remission or
on the day of anticipated remission procedures occurring at the end of remission
induction.
- Patients must have three anticipated bone marrow aspirates and lumbar punctures with
intrathecal chemotherapy remaining in their treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
- Newly diagnosed patients
- Patients with low platelet count (less than 50000)
- Patients undergoing bone marrow biopsy in addition to bone marrow aspiration
- Age less than 2 years or over 17 years
- ASA IV-V
- Patients taking opioid medication for pre-existent pain for more than 2 weeks at the
time of the procedure
- Neurological impairment that would increase susceptibility to opioids (Down's
syndrome)
- Clinical contraindications for general anesthesia (large mediastinal mass) or
specific use of propofol, Fentanyl, EMLA, L•M•X 4™ or Lidocaine for injection
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