NCT03746951

Comparative Evaluation of Lumbar Plexus and Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Compartment Blocks

Comparative Evaluation of Lumbar Plexus and Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Compartment Blocks for Pain Management After Orthopedic Surgical Procedures Involving Hip and Femur in Pediatrics.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2 / Phase 3
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 15 (actual)
• Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 2 Years – 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The investigators aim to compare the use of a suprainguinal fascia iliaca compartment block vs lumbar plexus block as an adjunct to general anesthesia in pediatric patients undergoing orthopedic procedures involving the hip or upper femur. This study will help determine the efficacy of the two techniques and their advantages when compared to each other including time to perform the block, opioid consumption reduction, effects on postoperative pain, and the length of stay.

Conditions

• Orthopedic Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	Ropivacaine Hcl 0.5% Inj Vil 20Ml	Anesthetic agent used in peripheral nerve block

Timeline

• Start date: 2019-04-24
• Primary completion: 2020-01-31
• Completion: 2020-01-31
• First posted: 2018-11-20
• Last updated: 2022-03-03
• Results posted: 2022-03-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States

Regulatory

• FDA-regulated drug study