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NCT01975285 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Efficacy of Popliteal Nerve Blocks With and Without Dexamethasone on the Duration of Analgesia for Foot & Ankle Surgery
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT01975285: Completed Phase 4 study, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
NCT01975285 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01975285, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this research study to evaluate the effects of dexamethasone as an addition to peripheral nerve block (Put the nerve to sleep with Bupivacaine a numbing medication) on length of pain relief (analgesia), postoperative narcotic (opioids) requirements, pain scores, and patient satisfaction after foot and ankle procedures.
Primary Outcome
Postoperative pain will be measured using a Verbal Rating Scale (0-10) Verbal Rating Scale: 0 to 10 scale where 0 indicates= No pain" and 10 indicates= The worst possible pain
Interventions
- DRUG Dexamethasone
- DRUG Saline
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2014-06 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What the finished NCT01975285 record still lists
NCT01975285 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Dexamethasone is the first listed.
NCT01975285 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01975285 about?
NCT01975285 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy of Popliteal Nerve Blocks With and Without Dexamethasone on the Duration of Analgesia for Foot & Ankle Surgery". The purpose of this research study to evaluate the effects of dexamethasone as an addition to peripheral nerve block (Put the nerve to sleep with Bupivacaine a numbing medication) on length of pain relief (analgesia), postoperative narcotic (opioids) requirements, pain scores, and patient satisfacti...
What is the current status of trial NCT01975285?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2013-08. Estimated completion is 2014-06.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01975285?
The interventions under investigation include: Dexamethasone (DRUG), Saline (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01975285?
This trial is sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, which has 339 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01975285's enrollment target sits among peer trials
60 1125th of 2000 higher than 799 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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