Periarticular Injection Versus Popliteal Block for Foot and Ankle Surgery
This study is comparing two common ways to manage pain after foot or ankle surgery: a periarticular injection of Exparel, or a popliteal block using Bupivicaine. Researchers want to see which method is more effective and safer for controlling pain after hindfoot or ankle osteotomy (bone cutting), fusion, or ankle fracture repair. You may be able to join if you are between 18 and 80 years old, having one of these surgeries at Campbell Surgery Center, and can speak and read English. The study will measure pain levels using a Visual Analog Score and check for motor block (muscle weakness) at 3 and 6 hours after surgery to see how well each treatment works. The current status of this study is unclear.
- Study design
- This is a randomized, controlled study comparing two pain management methods. About 100 participants are planned for this study.
- What's involved
- You would need to comply with study instructions and attend all follow-up visits for the duration of the study.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Pain levels and motor block will be measured at 3 and 6 hours after surgery.
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Periarticular Injection Versus Popliteal Block
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Garnett A Murphy, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Campbell Clinic
Who to contact
This trial hasn't published a contact. View it on ClinicalTrials.gov
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What this trial measures
- Visual Analog ScorePostoperative hour 3
Patient reported pain score from zero to ten where zero is no pain and ten is the most pain
- Evidence of motor blockPostoperative hour 3
Patient reported yes/no answer to survey question: "Are you able to wiggle your toes?"
- Visual Analog ScorePostoperative hour 6
Patient reported pain score from zero to ten where zero is no pain and ten is the most pain
- Visual Analog ScorePostoperative hour 12
Patient reported pain score from zero to ten where zero is no pain and ten is the most pain
- Visual Analog ScorePostoperative hour 24
Patient reported pain score from zero to ten where zero is no pain and ten is the most pain
- Visual Analog ScorePostoperative hour 36
Patient reported pain score from zero to ten where zero is no pain and ten is the most pain
- Visual Analog ScorePostoperative hour 48
Patient reported pain score from zero to ten where zero is no pain and ten is the most pain
- Visual Analog ScorePostoperative hour 72
Patient reported pain score from zero to ten where zero is no pain and ten is the most pain
- Visual Analog ScorePostoperative week 2
Patient reported pain score from zero to ten where zero is no pain and ten is the most pain
- Visual Analog ScorePostoperative week 4-6
Patient reported pain score from zero to ten where zero is no pain and ten is the most pain
- Visual Analog ScorePostoperative week 12
Patient reported pain score from zero to ten where zero is no pain and ten is the most pain