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NCT02947633
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Sciatic Technique Comparison of Nerve Blockade for Pain Control Following Hamstring Autograft Harvest in Adolescents

Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

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Summary

The purpose of this research is to compare the effect of single-injection sciatic PNB to continuous sciatic PNB on 1) postoperative pain control as measured by self-reported pain scores, pain medication use, and unplanned hospital admission due to poor pain control, 2) active knee flexion, and 3) patient satisfaction with pain control following ACL reconstruction with a hamstring autograft. The results of this research have the potential to positively impact pain control for the adolescent population undergoing this surgical procedure and foster responsible utilization of limited resources.

Official title: Sciatic Peripheral Nerve Blockade for Pain Control Following Hamstring Autograft Harvest in Adolescents: A Comparison of Two Techniques

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

10 Years - 18 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

141

Start Date

2015-03

Completion Date

2024-04

Last Updated

2026-04-22

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DRUG

Single-injection sciatic PNB

Single-injection sciatic PNB is a regional anesthetic technique employed to anesthetize the sciatic nerve with a single dose of local anesthetic. This technique offers pain control for a limited amount of time based on the volume and concentration of local anesthetic used.

DRUG

Continuous sciatic PNB

Continuous sciatic PNB entails placing a continuous perineural infusion (CPI) catheter so that local anesthetic may be released slowly but continuously adjacent to the sciatic nerve (perineural) for several days postoperatively. The continuous PNB has the ability to reliably provide analgesia on subsequent postoperative days. Participants my be randomized to receive an additional experimental continuous pain ball during surgery which can provide up to 48 hours of pain relief.

Locations (1)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States