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NCT Number: NCT01415193

Tibial Nerve Versus Sciatic Nerve Block

The purpose of this study is to analyse the ability to selectively block the posterior tibial nerve sparing the function of the common peritoneal nerve. To assess the efficacy of blocking the posterior tibial nerve will give the same post-operative pain relief after total knee surgery compared to a sciatic nerve block.

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Key information

Conditions

Post Operative Analgesia

Age range

18 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

Hartford, Connecticut, 06105, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • total knee replacement

Exclusion criteria

  • History of neuralgia, diabetes, pregnancy, allergy to local anesthetic solutions

Treatment and study plan

Selective tibial nerve block

Procedure

Use of selective pain block.

Sciatic Nerve Block

Procedure

Use of Sciatic Nerve Block

Primary outcomes

  1. To assess if selectively blocking only the tibial nerve component of the sciatic nerve will prevent foot drop.

    Time frame: Upon emergence from general anesthesia and up to 48 hours in the recovery room.

    Measure frequency of foot drop in two groups and compare results.

Secondary outcomes

  1. To assess if levels of pain and analgesic requirements are similar between the two groups.

    Time frame: 24 hours after total knee replacement surgery.

    Administer pain scale and monitor use of analgesics to compare levels two groups.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Trinity Health Of New England

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Selective Tibial Nerve Block vs Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block in Patients Having Total Knee Arthroplasty

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2010
First posted
Aug 11, 2011
Registry last updated
Mar 18, 2015

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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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