CompletedNot Applicable

A Retrospective Investigation of Local Anesthetic Concentrations in Femoral Nerve Block

281 participantsStarted 2015-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to retrospectively compare perioperative pain relief and safety in pediatric patients who have received a femoral nerve block with varying concentrations of local anesthetic.

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: * ASA physical status I or II * Age \< or equal to 18 years of age at time of femoral nerve block * Femoral nerve block performed from 2010-2015 Exclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status \> II * Co-morbid diseases (cardiac, pulmonary, neurological disease) * Use of adjunctive medications in femoral nerve block (except for epinephrine), such as dexamethasone

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

Concentration of Local Anesthetic Injected for Femoral Nerve Block

Timeframe: length of surgery

Total mg of Local Anesthetic Injected for Femoral Nerve Block

Timeframe: length of surgery

Intraoperative Tylenol Administered

Timeframe: length of surgery

Post-operative Opioids Administered

Timeframe: in PACU (1 hr post-op)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02501135

SponsorGiorgio Veneziano

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2016-05

Results submitted2018-02-20

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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.

What they're measuring

Concentration of Local Anesthetic Injected for Femoral Nerve Block

Timeframe: length of surgery

Total mg of Local Anesthetic Injected for Femoral Nerve Block

Timeframe: length of surgery

Intraoperative Tylenol Administered

Timeframe: length of surgery

Post-operative Opioids Administered

Timeframe: in PACU (1 hr post-op)