Status:
TERMINATED
Efficacy Study of Continuous Intraarticular Infusion in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Operations
Lead Sponsor:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Children's Anesthesiology Associates, Ltd.
Conditions:
ACL Repair
Meniscectomy
Eligibility:
All Genders
11-19 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determine whether the continuous intraarticular infusion of local anesthetics in the postoperative period can improve analgesia and patients satisfaction after knee and sho...
Detailed Description
We propose to evaluate the long-term efficacy of the continuous intraarticular delivery of local anesthetics via a disposable, self-regulated DonJoy Pain Control infusion pump. Patients will be random...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children between the ages of 11 and 19 years old.
- Knee and shoulder arthroscopy procedures
Exclusion
- Contraindications to Femoral-Interscalene Nerve Block
- Conditions that affect the proper evaluation of pain and side effects.
- Intake of NSAIDs or opioids in the 12 hours prior to the operation
- Allergy to study medications
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00314457
Start Date
August 1 2005
End Date
April 1 2009
Last Update
July 13 2009
Active Locations (1)
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104