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NCT00616603 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Effects of Dexamethasone on the Duration of Sciatic Nerve Blocks
A NA study, sponsored by Loma Linda University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 43
- Enrollment target
NCT00616603 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Loma Linda University. The registered enrollment target is 43 participants.
The verdict
NCT00616603, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Loma Linda University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 43 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Dexamethasone is a commonly used steroid. This medication has been used for many years by physicians for many different indications. Recent articles, multiple case reports, and experience at this institution have indicated that dexamethasone successfully prolongs the effective duration of local anesthetics for regional blocks. This can cause a significant reduction in postoperative pain and the decreased need for postoperative narcotics. Although other adjuncts can be used for prolonging nerve blocks, epinephrine causes local vasoconstriction which can cause ischemia and nerve damage in a large nerve such as the sciatic nerve.Dexamethasone will not cause this problem and yet could prolong the duration of a sciatic nerve block. Therefore, the goal of this study is to prospectively evaluate the effectiveness of dexamethasone, both locally through the nerve block and systemically via IV administration, in prolonging the effective duration of local anesthetics when used in sciatic nerve blocks.
Interventions
- DRUG Dexamethasone
- DRUG Normal Saline
- DRUG Ropivacaine
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 43 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-05 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00616603 describes a study currently listed as terminated, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 43 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Loma Linda University, which has 237 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Dexamethasone is the first listed.
NCT00616603 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00616603 about?
NCT00616603 is a clinical study titled "The Effects of Dexamethasone on the Duration of Sciatic Nerve Blocks". Dexamethasone is a commonly used steroid. This medication has been used for many years by physicians for many different indications. Recent articles, multiple case reports, and experience at this institution have indicated that dexamethasone successfully prolongs the effective duration of local anes...
What is the current status of trial NCT00616603?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 43 participants. The study started on 2007-08. Estimated completion is 2011-05.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00616603?
The interventions under investigation include: Dexamethasone (DRUG), Normal Saline (DRUG), Ropivacaine (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00616603?
This trial is sponsored by Loma Linda University, which has 237 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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