Preoperative Viscous Lidocaine for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Preoperative Viscous Lidocaine for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - a Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial

In this randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial, patients will be randomized to be administered viscous lidocaine or placebo preoperatively to elective upper GI endoscopy

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients referred to and found fit for upper GI endoscopy in an out patient setting
• Between 18 and 75 years old
• Speaks and understands Danish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients admitted for upper GI endoscopy in an in-patient setting
• Patients with dementia and/or other cognitive dysfunction disorders
• Patients primarily complaining of dysphagia
• Patients allergic to lidocaine
• Patients with suspected retention
• Patients who will undergo upper GI endoscopy with nurse-assisted propofol sedation
• Patients who will undergo upper GI endoscopy with assistance of anesthesia-personnel