Local Multimodal Analgesia vs Regional Anesthesia for Ankle Fracture
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The investigators plan to evaluate the efficacy in reducing post-operative pain between local multimodal analgesia as compared to regional anesthesia in rotational ankle fractures.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Justin Haller, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Utah Orthopaedics
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with isolated rotational ankle fractures who need surgery, can give informed consent, and communicate in English or Spanish. It's not for those with drug dependency history, stroke, major neurological issues, other leg fractures, allergies to injection ingredients used in the study, head injuries or open fractures.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either local multimodal analgesia or regional anesthesia for pain management post-surgery
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for pain levels and narcotic usage at 1, 2, 4, 8, and 24 hours post-operatively
Extended Follow-up
Participants are monitored for pain levels and narcotic usage up to 8 weeks post-operatively
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Local Multimodal Analgesia
- Regional Anesthesia
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Utah
Lead Sponsor