Status:
COMPLETED
Sciatic Nerve Block Using the Subgluteal Space Approach: A Comparison With the Infragluteal Approach
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Conditions:
Neuromuscular Blockade
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A new ultrasound-guided "subgluteal space" approach to sciatic nerve block that has been recently described obviates the need to identify the sciatic nerve. The investigators hypothesize that the use ...
Detailed Description
The subgluteal space technique is performed by injecting local anesthetics in the space sandwiched between the gluteus maximus and biceps femoris muscle at the level of the greater trochanter and isch...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- English speaking
- ASA(American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system) I-III patients undergoing unilateral TKA under spinal anesthesia and nerve blocks
- Ages 18-85
- BMI ≤ 38 Kg/m2
Exclusion
- Chronic pain disorders
- Significant pre-existing neurological deficits or peripheral neuropathy affecting the lower extremity
- Abuse of drugs or alcohol
- Allergies to any medication included in the study protocol
- Contraindication to spinal anesthesia
- History of significant psychiatric conditions that may affect patient assessment
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
27 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01814605
Start Date
June 1 2011
End Date
January 1 2012
Last Update
March 20 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 2S8