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NCT03442036 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Comparing Through-the-Needle With Suture-Method Catheter Designs for Popliteal Nerve Blocks
A NA study, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 70
- Enrollment target
NCT03442036 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of California, San Diego. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants.
The verdict
NCT03442036, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 70 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Following painful surgical procedures, postoperative analgesia is often provided with a single-injection peripheral nerve block. Hothe investigatorsver, even with the longest-acting FDA-approved local anesthetic currently available-bupivacaine-the block duration is measured in hours, while the surgical pain may persist for days. A continuous peripheral nerve block allows a prolonged block, consisting of a percutaneously-inserted catheter with its orifice adjacent to a target nerve/plexus through which local anesthetic may be administered. Two basic perineural catheter designs currently exist: (1) catheters that are inserted either through or over a straight hollow-bore needle; and, (2) catheters that are attached to the back of a hollow suture-shaped needle that pulls the catheter adjacent to the target nerve ("suture-method" design). To date, a comparison of the relative risks and benefits of these two designs have not been investigated. The investigators therefore propose a randomized, observer-masked, controlled, parallel-arm, clinical trial to compare these two catheter designs when used to provide post-surgical analgesia following foot and ankle surgery.
Interventions
- DEVICE Suture-Method Technique
- DEVICE Through-the-Needle Technique
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 70 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-04-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-04-05 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03442036
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03442036 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, San Diego, which has 775 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Suture-Method Technique is the first listed.
NCT03442036 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03442036 about?
NCT03442036 is a clinical study titled "Comparing Through-the-Needle With Suture-Method Catheter Designs for Popliteal Nerve Blocks". Following painful surgical procedures, postoperative analgesia is often provided with a single-injection peripheral nerve block. Hothe investigatorsver, even with the longest-acting FDA-approved local anesthetic currently available-bupivacaine-the block duration is measured in hours, while the surgi...
What is the current status of trial NCT03442036?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 70 participants. The study started on 2018-04-06. Estimated completion is 2019-04-05.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03442036?
The interventions under investigation include: Suture-Method Technique (DEVICE), Through-the-Needle Technique (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03442036?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Diego, which has 775 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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