Status:

TERMINATED

Effectiveness of Continuous Femoral Nerve Block Versus Single Shot Femoral Nerve Block for Pain Control

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Denver

Conditions:

Post-operative Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Both single shot femoral nerve block and continuous femoral nerve block with catheter have been shown to be effective for pain control after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Continuou...

Detailed Description

The number of ambulatory procedures has steadily increased over the last decade. Postoperative pain is the most common cause of delayed discharge and unexpected admission after ambulatory surgery. Kne...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists score between 1-3
  • Scheduled to undergo Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction with patellar tendon graft or allograft under general anesthesia

Exclusion

  • Localized infection of the groin or generalized sepsis.
  • Hypersensitivity or known allergy to local anesthetics.
  • Preexisting nerve damage in surgical limb.
  • History of chronic pain with either (a) daily opioid requirement exceeding the equivalent of 50 mg morphine or (b) daily prescription of tricyclic antidepressants, gabapentin, pregabalin, or tramadol for pain.
  • Patients who elect to have knee surgery under spinal anesthesia or who cannot undergo general anesthetic.
  • Patients who decline to have a femoral nerve block with catheter.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

7 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01916590

Start Date

July 1 2011

End Date

May 1 2014

Last Update

August 1 2016

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University of Colorado Hospital

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045