Status:
COMPLETED
The Role of Intra-Operative Intracapsular Blocks in Post-Operative Pain Management Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Lead Sponsor:
Duke University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Pfizer
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to use a new combination of anesthesia techniques in an attempt to minimize early pain after surgery and improve the patient's ability to participate more fully with physi...
Detailed Description
Research Summary Purpose of Study This prospective, randomized, blinded controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate post-operative pain control and physical therapy outcomes in primary total knee ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The subject is scheduled to undergo elective total knee replacement at Duke University Hospital.
- The subject has signed the written consent form.
Exclusion
- Known allergy to ropivacaine or hydromorphone.
- Known history of narcotic abuse or alcohol abuse.
- Known history of chronic pain.
- Known diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy or complex regional pain syndrome.
- Significant impediment to physical therapy participation.
- The surgery is a revision case.
- Patient is undergoing bilateral Total Knee Replacement.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
67 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00620828
Start Date
May 1 2007
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
June 3 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Duke University Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710