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NCT01505374 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Saphenous Nerve Block vs. Femoral Nerve Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty
A NA study of Difference Between Femoral Nerve Block and Saphenous Block, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01505374 is a NA study of Difference Between Femoral Nerve Block and Saphenous Block that has completed, run by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT01505374, a NA study of Difference Between Femoral Nerve Block and Saphenous Block, has completed, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Currently, the regional anesthetic standard of care for total knee replacement surgery is combined spinal/epidural to provide long-lasting pain relief with or without a femoral nerve block (FNB). The femoral nerve block refers to a technique that your anesthesiologist can use to numb the thigh muscle for approximately 18 hours after surgery. While this technique offers significant pain relief, it is possible it may cause muscle weakness and increase patients' recovery times. Hence there is a need for an alterative anesthetic technique, one that may help minimize postoperative pain as effectively as a femoral nerve block, while not causing weakness of the thigh muscle. The saphenous nerve, a branch of the femoral nerve, provides sensation to the knee. Thus it is hypothesized by "blocking" or anesthetizing the saphenous nerve with local anesthetic closer to where it branches off, the area around and below the knee will feel numb. Yet unlike the femoral nerve block, the thigh muscle itself will still be able to function. For patients undergoing two total knee replacements at one time or bilateral total knee replacement, they will be randomly assigned to receive a femoral nerve block on one leg and a saphenous block on the other. Pain levels will be measured and thigh muscle strength will be tested using a dynamometer before surgery, 6-8 hours following anesthesia administration, and on postoperative days 1 and 2.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Study Technique
- PROCEDURE Control Technique
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Hospital for Special Surgery - New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01505374
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01505374 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, which has 194 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Difference Between Femoral Nerve Block and Saphenous Block appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Study Technique is the first listed.
NCT01505374 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01505374 about?
NCT01505374 is a clinical study titled "Saphenous Nerve Block vs. Femoral Nerve Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty". Currently, the regional anesthetic standard of care for total knee replacement surgery is combined spinal/epidural to provide long-lasting pain relief with or without a femoral nerve block (FNB). The femoral nerve block refers to a technique that your anesthesiologist can use to numb the thigh muscl...
What is the current status of trial NCT01505374?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2012-03. Estimated completion is 2013-09.
What conditions does trial NCT01505374 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Difference Between Femoral Nerve Block and Saphenous Block.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01505374?
The interventions under investigation include: Study Technique (PROCEDURE), Control Technique (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01505374?
This trial is sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, which has 194 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01505374 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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