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Pain Control Techniques for Postoperative Knee Surgery Pain

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Led By Juan F Asenjo, MD
Research Sponsored by McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Between 18-80 years old
Patients coming for ACL or knee prosthesis surgery
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up evaluated once spinal anesthesia has worn off, post-surgery, before anesthesia
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Study Summary

This trial will compare two techniques commonly used to control pain after knee surgery. One, called the fascia iliaca block, is thought to be faster, safer, and just as effective as the other technique, called the femoral block.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-80 who are scheduled for ACL or knee replacement surgery and agree to spinal anesthesia. It's not suitable for those with major neurological diseases, a BMI over 30, infections at potential injection sites, long-term diabetes, or blood clotting disorders.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing two pain control techniques after knee surgery: the fascia iliaca block and the femoral block. The goal is to see which method provides faster and safer relief from postoperative pain, with some patients receiving an additional stimulating catheter.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include discomfort at the injection site, numbness in the leg beyond desired effect, bruising or bleeding where the needle enters (especially if there's a coagulopathy), and rare risks associated with nerve blocks like infection or lasting nerve damage.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 80 years old.
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I am scheduled for ACL or knee replacement surgery.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~before surgery, before discharge from pacu and on evenings of days 1, 2, 7, 60, 90
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and before surgery, before discharge from pacu and on evenings of days 1, 2, 7, 60, 90 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
pain relief; evaluated from standard datasheet
pain relief; measured by VAS at rest and on activity
pain relief; measured by WOMAC
Secondary outcome measures
knee range of bending
level of activity; measured using questionnaire
need for rescue analgesia
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Who is running the clinical trial?

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health CentreLead Sponsor
441 Previous Clinical Trials
159,010 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Postoperative Pain
215 Patients Enrolled for Postoperative Pain
Juan F Asenjo, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMontreal General Hospital
1 Previous Clinical Trials
30 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Fascia Iliaca Block (Procedure) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT00294073 — Phase 3
Postoperative Pain Research Study Groups:
Postoperative Pain Clinical Trial 2023: Fascia Iliaca Block Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT00294073 — Phase 3
Fascia Iliaca Block (Procedure) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT00294073 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this medication have the green light from the FDA?

"This trial is at Phase 3, which suggests that while there is data affirming the treatment's efficacy, there are also multiple rounds of evidence backing up its safety. Therefore, we feel confident giving it a score of 3."

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Are elderly people being sought out for this particular experiment?

"The age criteria to participate in this study is between 18-80 years old."

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Who meets the requirements to participate in this experiment?

"This study requires 60 individuals aged 18-80 that presently experience postoperative pain. These patients must also have had ACL or knee prosthesis surgery and be able to give consent for spinal anesthesia."

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Are patients currently being accepted for this experiment?

"According to the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is no longer recruiting patients. Although it has not been updated in a while, there are 540 other trials that may be of interest and are actively looking for candidates."

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