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NCT Number: NCT00150865

Evaluation of Efficacy of Lumbar Plexus Bloc After Hip Surgery

Compare lumbar plexus block with ropivacaine 0.475%, 0.4 ml/kg to saline. Each group randomized, includes 30 patients. block performed preoperatively Surgery under general anesthesia. Postoperative evaluation of pain (VAS) as first endpoint, and also morphine consumption via PCA device. Follow-up : 24h.

Expectation : sizeable reduction of pain with block, of duration.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain Agnosia Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Perceptual Disorders Postoperative Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Compare lumbar plexus block (randomized)

  • ropivacaine 0.475%, 0.4 ml/kg
  • saline 0.4 ml/kg . Each group includes 30 patients.

Block performed preoperatively.

Surgery under general anesthesia (sufentanil, propofol, atracurium ; maintenance : sevoflurane and nitrous oxide in O2. Sufentanil added peroperatively as clinically needed.

Postoperative evaluation of pain (VAS, by an independant blind observer) as first endpoint, and also morphine consumption via PCA device.

Adverse effects (nausea, vomiting, etc) recorded

Follow-up : 24h. Expectation : sizeable reduction of pain with block, of duration.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • adults
  • ASA 1-3

Exclusion criteria

  • cognitive impairement
  • ASA IV

Treatment and study plan

Ropivacaine

Drug

Primary outcomes

  1. decrease of postoperative pain

Secondary outcomes

  1. decrease in morphine consumption

  2. duraration of analgesic effect

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Angers

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Study of Posterior Lumbar Plexus Block for Pain Relief After Hip Surgery

Important dates

Study start
2001
Study completion
2002
First posted
Sep 8, 2005
Registry last updated
Nov 1, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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