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Local Anesthetic Injection for High Blood Pressure
Study Summary
This trial will study whether injecting local anesthetic near the femoral artery can reduce ischemic hypertension caused by a prolonged tourniquet on the lower extremity.
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Study Objectives
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- I cannot communicate my pain levels or need for pain relief.You have an allergy or cannot tolerate local anesthetics.I am either younger than 18 or older than 75.You have severe anxiety, schizophrenia, or other mental health conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the study.I have a health condition that could make surgery riskier.I am between 18-75 years old, speak English, and am having ankle surgery.You have been taking opioids every day for more than 3 months.I have an infection where my medical block was placed.I have been diagnosed with chronic pain.My health is severely limited by my illness.I weigh less than 50 kg.You might be addicted to illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or alcohol within the past 2 years.
- Group 1: Mepivacaine Block Group
- Group 2: Saline Sham Group
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Drug Has Already Been Approved - The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the FDA sanctioned Perifemoral Injection of Local Anesthetic?
"The safety of Perifemoral Injection of Local Anesthetic is estimated to be a 3 since this procedure has been approved by the relevant authorities, which puts it in Phase 4."
Are there any remaining availabilities for participants in this experiment?
"As per the data available on clinicaltrials.gov, this scientific trial is actively seeking participants. These experiments began to be posted on February 5th 2021 and have been recently updated as of February 21st 2022."
How many individuals are being tracked for the purpose of this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. The information posted on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this medical research is actively searching for participants, first appearing on February 5th 2021 and updated as of February 21st 2022. 40 patients are desired from one location to take part in the trial."
Is geriatric recruitment being considered for this experimental protocol?
"The age range for participants in this clinical trial is 18 to 75. For those under the legal age, there are 55 separate trials documented while 664 studies have been conducted with persons over 65 years old."
Who qualifies to become a participant in this experiment?
"Eligible patients must be between 18 - 75 years of age and present with tourniquet hypertension. Approximately 40 participants are required to complete the trial."
To what kind of medical conditions does Perifemoral Injection of Local Anesthetic provide relief?
"Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) can be managed through Perifemoral Injection of Local Anesthetic. This form of treatment is also beneficial for conditions such as nerve block, local anesthesia, and vitamin B 6 deficiency."
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