Can an allergy medicine replace lidocaine for stitches?

NCT ID NCT06910241

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests if diphenhydramine (an allergy medicine) works as well as lidocaine for numbing simple cuts that need stitches. About 100 adults in the emergency room will rate their pain before and after the numbing injection. The goal is to see if diphenhydramine is a good alternative for local anesthesia.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bethesda Hospital East

    RECRUITING

    Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435, United States

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