TerminatedPhase 2

Femoral Nerve Block for Femur Fracture Repair in Pediatrics

Stopped: Interim analysis showed no significant difference between study arms.

United States19 participantsStarted 2013-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to prospectively compare post-operative pain relief in pediatric patients undergoing traumatic femur fracture repair who have received either a femoral nerve block with a lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block or a standard anesthetic for analgesia.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II * Weight greater than or equal to 10kg * Presenting for repair of traumatic femur fracture Exclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status \> II * Co-morbid diseases (cardiac, pulmonary, neurological disease) * Patients having concomitant procedures * Abnormal neurovascular examination in the injured leg * Presence of vascular compromise in the affected lower extremity * Mechanism of sustained injury via crush injury * Use of therapeutic dose anticoagulants or presence of a bleeding disorder

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Post-anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Pain Scores

Timeframe: 30 mins after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01759407

SponsorNationwide Children's Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-10

Results submitted2017-11-13

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.