Efficacy of an Epidural Versus a Fascia Iliaca Compartment Catheter After Hip Surgery (NCT01835106) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnNot Applicable
Efficacy of an Epidural Versus a Fascia Iliaca Compartment Catheter After Hip Surgery
Stopped: The study was proposed but never started due to other commitments
United States0Started 2013-04
Plain-language summary
The investigators are investigating two ways of treating pain after hip surgery. One way is though a thin tube (called a catheter), and it is placed into the back so that pain-numbing drugs can reach the nerves near the backbone. This is called an "epidural" catheter. Another way is to place the catheter close to the hip, where the surgery is done, so that the pain-numbing drugs can reach some of the nerves more locally. This is called a "fascia iliaca compartment" catheter.
The investigators do not know which way is best to treat pain, or has fewer side effects, or allows a patient to leave hospital faster. Usually, patients would receive only one type of catheter for pain relief. To do this comparison, the investigators would place both catheter types, so that patients help us tell which one works better.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Weight \>40 kg
* Radiographic evidence of hip dysplasia amenable to unilateral surgical treatment by periacetabular osteotomy
* Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) pain subscale \>4/20
* Age between 15 and 35 years
* Good or excellent preoperative joint congruency
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hematologic or neurologic contraindications to epidural catheter placement
* Significant renal, hepatic, or cardiac disease
* Peptic ulcer disease
* Bleeding disorders
* Severe asthma
* Hypersensitivity to non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs
* Developmental delay
* History of substance abuse
* Chronic opioid use
* Chronic pain in non-hip locations
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
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Number of days until all pre-defined readiness-to-discharge criteria for hip surgery are met