Does Pre-injection Local Anesthesia Affect Experienced Pain During Intra-articular Hip Injections. (NCT06760559) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Does Pre-injection Local Anesthesia Affect Experienced Pain During Intra-articular Hip Injections.
Israel60 participantsStarted 2021-01-03
Plain-language summary
Intra-articular hip injections are commonly used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes but are often associated with patient anxiety and fear. The disparity between anticipated and experienced pain during these injections, as well as the role of pre-injection local anesthesia in pain modulation, remains unclear.
This study investigates the difference between anticipated and experienced pain during intra-articular hip injections. In addition, the study examines the impact of pre-injection local anesthesia in 60 prospectively recruited patients, some of whom received pre-injection local anesthesia while others did not. These study findings provide valuable insights into experienced pain during intra-articular hip injections, which can be applied to improve patient experiences and treatment compliance.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 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:
* Patients undergoing a first-time intra-articular hip injection as indicated by an orthopedic surgeon.
* Indications for injection include:
* Diagnostic purposes (e.g., lidocaine test, arthrography)
* Therapeutic purposes (e.g., steroid injection for osteoarthritis)
* Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
* No previous hip joint injections.
* Ability to fill in the survey questionnaire.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients under 18 years of age.
* Patients with a known history of hypersensitivity or allergy to the injectant material (e.g., local anesthetics, steroids).
* Patients lacking the ability to sign informed consent or complete a survey questionnaire.
* Patients with previous hip joint injections, due to the potential for recalling prior pain experienced.
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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Numeric rating scales (NRS) scores
Timeframe: Questionnaire was given before the injection for anticipated pain evaluation and additional influencing factors on pain perception prior to injection and right after the injection for actual experienced pain.