At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed· 14 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Ropivacaine +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Pilot Study: Extended Regional Anesthesia to Prevent Chronic Pain After Ankle Fracture Surgery
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Ropivacaine and Nerve block for Chronic Pain and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 14 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This pilot study will test the hypothesis that prolonged regional peripheral nerve block will reduce development of chronic pain in patients undergoing surgery for ankle fracture compared to standard of care. Subjects will be followed for one year.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
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Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsChronic Pain, Ankle Fracture Surgery, Regional Anesthesia
CountriesUnited States
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Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedNov 2016
Enrollment StartMay 2018
Primary CompletionNov 2019
Study CompletionJun 2020
TodayJul 2026
First PostedNov 1, 2016
Enrollment StartMay 29, 2018
Primary CompletionNov 14, 2019
Study CompletionJun 19, 2020
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.5 yearsPosted 9.7 years ago
Interventions
Ropivacainedrug
Single injection of ropivacaine immediately prior to surgery.
Nerve blockprocedure
insertion of catheter to deliver continuous 5 day popliteal sciatic nerve block using a disposable ambulatory pain pump.