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Phase 4Completed· 25 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Ultrasound +1 moreprocedure
Likely dose
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NCT01579747Phase 4Completed
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Does Ultrasound Improve Procedural Time in the Lateral Popliteal Approach to the Sciatic Nerve in Obese Patients

University of New Mexico·interventional·Posted Apr 18, 2012·Updated Jan 24, 2014

In Brief

A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Ultrasound and Nerve stimulation for Postoperative Pain. Completed, enrolled 25 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

Ultrasound have been shown to improve the time needed to locate and block nerves in the non obese population. However, its utility is still unknown in the obese population. Ultrasound is known to produce poorer quality images in the obese population. This study aims to find out if it is a better tool for nerve localization compared to the traditional nerve stimulation technique.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPostoperative Pain
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsVA Palo Alto Health Care System

Timeline

Phase 4CompletedFinished
201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedApr 18, 2012
Enrollment StartJul 1, 2012
Primary CompletionDec 1, 2012
Study CompletionMar 1, 2013
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5 monthsPosted 14.2 years ago

Interventions

Ultrasoundprocedure

Using ultrasound for nerve localization when performing a sciatic nerve block via the lateral popliteal approach

Nerve stimulationprocedure

Using nerve stimulation for nerve localization in sciatic nerve blocks via the lateral popliteal approach