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

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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104