Status:

COMPLETED

Study Comparing a Nerve Block With Spinal Opiate to Provide Pain Relief for Hip Replacement Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Rachel Kearns

Collaborating Sponsors:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Conditions:

Analgesia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Pain control after hip replacement surgery is important to ensure patient comfort, allow mobilisation, and aid recovery. The investigators propose a simple and pragmatic study comparing two different ...

Detailed Description

There were 6312 primary hip replacements performed in Scotland during the one year period 2007 - 2008. Patients undergoing hip arthroplasty commonly have significant comorbidity and associated polypha...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • English-speaking
  • Competent to give consent
  • ASA physical status I - III
  • 18-85 years of age, inclusive
  • 50-110 kg, inclusive
  • Scheduled for unilateral primary hip arthroplasty

Exclusion

  • Contraindications to fascia iliaca plane block
  • Contraindication to spinal anaesthesia
  • Coagulopathy, malignancy or infection in the inguinal area
  • Patient preference for general anaesthesia
  • Allergy to opioids
  • Significant peripheral neuropathy or neurologic disorder affecting the lower extremity
  • Pregnancy
  • History of alcohol or drug dependency / abuse
  • History of long term opioid intake
  • History of significant psychiatric conditions that may affect patient assessment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

108 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01217294

Start Date

May 1 2011

End Date

April 1 2014

Last Update

April 10 2014

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Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, G312HT