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Local infiltration analgesia for Shoulder Osteoarthritis

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Research Sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Primary anatomic or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty secondary to osteoarthritis, cuff tear arthropathy, or massive irreparable rotator cuff tear
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up for postoperative 3 months
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Study Summary

This trial will compare the efficacy of local infiltration analgesia to interscalene block in shoulder arthroplasty patients in regards to pain scores, opiate consumption, and complication rates.

Eligible Conditions
  • Shoulder Osteoarthritis
  • Cuff Tear Arthropathy
  • Rotator Cuff Tears

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You had a shoulder replacement surgery because of severe shoulder damage from osteoarthritis, cuff tear arthropathy, or a large rotator cuff tear that cannot be repaired.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~for postoperative 3 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and for postoperative 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Opiate consumption
Pain visual analog scale (VAS)
Secondary outcome measures
Intraoperative complications
Length of hospital stay
Length of surgical procedure
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Local infiltration analgesia groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group of patients will receive local infiltration analgesia
Group II: Interscalene block groupActive Control1 Intervention
This group of patients will receive interscalene block
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Local infiltration analgesia
2021
Completed Phase 4
~230

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Missouri-ColumbiaLead Sponsor
360 Previous Clinical Trials
627,886 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the end goals of this particular research endeavor?

"The primary goal of this medical research, to be evaluated between 4 hours and 2 weeks postop, is evaluating opioid use. Ancillary goals encompass the duration of surgery, any potential postoperative issues (medical complications, nerve damage, dislocations etc.), as well as intra-surgical difficulties (fractures/vascular injuries associated with general anaesthesia)."

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How many participants are taking part in this experimental research project?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov records reveal that, as of December 1st 2021, this trial is still actively enrolling participants. It was first announced on August 15th 2020 and the aim is to recruit 74 patients from a single site."

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Does the current recruitment period for this research study still allow for new participants?

"This investigation, which was initially announced on August 15th 2020 is currently recruiting participants. The trial's information has been updated most recently on December 1st 2021 according to clinicaltrials.gov."

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