Status:
COMPLETED
Blood Levels of Local Anaesthetic in Knee Arthroplasty
Lead Sponsor:
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
B. Braun Medical Inc.
University of Strathclyde
Conditions:
Arthritis of Knee
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
The primary goal is to evaluate ropivacaine blood concentrations during and after local anaesthetic (ropivacaine) infiltration - the Caledonian technique - for total knee replacement surgery. The inve...
Detailed Description
Local anaesthetic (LA) toxicity may occur when the blood levels of a drug become particularly high. There is a need to confirm that the technique is safe to use. In addition, journal case reports may ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female patients greater than 65 years of age
Exclusion
- Patients with a known sensitivity/allergy to ropivacaine or amide-type local anaesthetics
- Patients who are not suitable for the Caledonian technique
- Patients who refuse or are unable to give consent
- Patients undergoing bilateral hip replacements
- Patients with known heart, liver or kidney failure
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2012
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01873313
Start Date
August 1 2012
End Date
January 1 2013
Last Update
June 11 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Golden Jubilee National Hospital
Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom, G81 4DY