A Comparison of Ultrasound and Nerve Stimulator Techniques for Nerve Localization in Regional Anesthesia
NCT ID: NCT01221415
Last Updated: 2022-04-27
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Basic Information
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WITHDRAWN
OBSERVATIONAL
2008-01-31
2011-10-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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OTHER
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Interscalene Ultrasound
Subjects having orthopedic surgery requiring an interscalene peripheral nerve block and randomized to have the ultrasound used to locate the nerve.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interscalene Nerve Stimulator
Subjects having orthopedic surgery requiring an interscalene peripheral nerve block and randomized to have the nerve stimulator used to locate the nerve.
No interventions assigned to this group
Popliteal Ultrasound
Subjects having orthopedic surgery requiring an popliteal peripheral nerve block and randomized to have the ultrasound used to locate the nerve.
No interventions assigned to this group
Popliteal Nerve Stimulator
Subjects having orthopedic surgery requiring an popliteal peripheral nerve block and randomized to have the nerve stimulator used to locate the nerve.
No interventions assigned to this group
Femoral Ultrasound
Subjects having orthopedic surgery requiring an femoral peripheral nerve block and randomized to have the ultrasound used to locate the nerve.
No interventions assigned to this group
Femoral Nerve Stimulator
Subjects having orthopedic surgery requiring an femoral peripheral nerve block and randomized to have the nerve stimulator used to locate the nerve.
No interventions assigned to this group
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Arthroscopic knee surgery or Lower leg/foot surgery as well as shoulder arthroscopy
* Outpatient status
* Patient preference for a regional anesthetic
* Subjects should be capable of giving informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
* Local anesthetics
* Hydromorphone
* Propofol
* Midazolam
* Patient refusal
* Infection at the injection site
* Peripheral Neuropathy
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Ochsner Health System
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Leslie Thomas
Anesthesiologist
Principal Investigators
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Leslie Thomas, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Ochsner Health System
Locations
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Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Countries
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References
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Domingo-Triado V, Selfa S, Martinez F, Sanchez-Contreras D, Reche M, Tecles J, Crespo MT, Palanca JM, Moro B. Ultrasound guidance for lateral midfemoral sciatic nerve block: a prospective, comparative, randomized study. Anesth Analg. 2007 May;104(5):1270-4, tables of contents. doi: 10.1213/01.ane.0000221469.24319.49.
Marhofer P, Schrogendorfer K, Wallner T, Koinig H, Mayer N, Kapral S. Ultrasonographic guidance reduces the amount of local anesthetic for 3-in-1 blocks. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 1998 Nov-Dec;23(6):584-8. doi: 10.1016/s1098-7339(98)90086-4.
Other Identifiers
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2007.127.A
Identifier Type: OTHER
Identifier Source: secondary_id
2007.127.A
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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