Ultrasound Guided Adductor Canal Versus Femoral Nerve Blocks for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Recon… (NCT03053401) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasound Guided Adductor Canal Versus Femoral Nerve Blocks for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Pediatrics
United States52 participantsStarted 2017-02-09
Plain-language summary
Both Ultrasound guided Adductor Canal Block ( ACB) and Femoral Nerve Block (FNB) has been used to provide postoperative analgesia for knee surgeries. To the investigators' knowledge, no comparison has been made between those blocks in relation to postoperative quadriceps muscle strength, or duration and quality of postoperative analgesia for arthroscopic ACL reconstruction in pediatrics. If ACB provides postoperative analgesia after arthroscopic knee surgery comparable to FNB, it has the potential to improve the postoperative outcome as it will lead to less quadriceps muscle weakness and early mobilization, both of which are very important in the early postoperative period.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ASA I or II
* Age 8 to 18 years
* All research subjects must have an acceptable legally authorized representative capable of giving consent on the subject's behalf.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those who were unable to use a standard 0-10 NS
* Infection at the site of the block
* Bleeding disorders
* Allergy to the drugs used to perform the block ( ropivacaine , methylprednisolone)
* Those who refused a nerve block or enrollment in the study.
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?
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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
1
Quadriceps Muscle Strength in Kilogram-force (Kgf)
Timeframe: 4 hours following peripheral nerve block performance
2
Post-operative Pain Scores Using the Numeric Pain Scoring System (NS)
Timeframe: 4 hours and 24 hours
3
Total Opioid Consumption at 24 Hours Post-block
Timeframe: 24 hours following peripheral nerve block performance.