At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed· 60 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Dexamethasone +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Dexamethasone 4mgfrom record
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Prospective Randomized Double Blind Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Popliteal Nerve Blocks With and Without Dexamethasone on the Duration of Analgesia for Foot & Ankle Surgery.
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Dexamethasone and Saline for Foot and Ankle Procedures. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed 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.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
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ConditionsFoot and Ankle Procedures
CountriesUnited States
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Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartAug 2013
First PostedNov 2013
Primary CompletionJun 2014
TodayJul 2026
First PostedNov 4, 2013
Enrollment StartAug 1, 2013
Primary CompletionJun 1, 2014
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 10 monthsPosted 12.7 years ago
Interventions
Dexamethasonedrug
0.5% Bupivacaine with 1:200,000 epinephrine + Dexamethasone 4mg per 20cc
Salinedrug
0.5% Bupivacaine with 1:200,000epinephrine + Saline 1 ml per 20cc