Lidocaine for pain relief with penicillin shot for syphilis
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests if adding a numbing medicine (lidocaine) to a penicillin shot reduces the pain of the injection for people being treated for syphilis. If you are starting your first of three weekly penicillin shots, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have confirmed syphilis (positive blood test).
- This is your first injection of penicillin for this syphilis episode (if you need three weekly shots).
- You are not allergic to penicillin or lidocaine.
- You are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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