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Official title Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Total Knee Replacement (TKR) With a Transitional Pain Service
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03747146
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- A comparison of two anesthetic techniques for total knee replacements: (1) Peri-Articular Injection (PAI), local infiltration between the popliteal artery and capsule of the knee block (IPACK) and single-shot adductor canal block (ACB) vs. (2) PAI, IPACK and continuous adductor canal block catheter (ACC).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients with osteoarthritis scheduled for a primary total knee arthroplasty with a participating surgeon
- Planned use of regional anesthesia
- Ability to follow study protocol
- English speaking (secondary outcomes include questionnaires validated in English only)
- Lives within one hour of the hospital
You likely can't join if
- Hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Younger than 18 years old or older than 65 years ol
- Patients undergoing general anesthesia
- Allergy or intolerance to one of the study medications
- BMI \>40
- Diabetes
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients with osteoarthritis scheduled for a primary total knee arthroplasty with a participating surgeon
- Planned use of regional anesthesia
- Ability to follow study protocol
- English speaking (secondary outcomes include questionnaires validated in English only)
- Lives within one hour of the hospital
- Has a smart phone
- Hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Younger than 18 years old or older than 65 years ol
- Patients undergoing general anesthesia
- Allergy or intolerance to one of the study medications
- BMI \>40
- Diabetes
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) status III or IV
- Chronic gabapentin/pregabalin use (regular use for longer than 3 months)
- Patients with chronic pain (from a referral to chronic pain service) or a pain catastrophizing scale (PCS \>30)
- Patients with severe valgus deformity or flexion contracture
- Patients unable to follow home catheter instructions and unwilling to go home with an infusing catheter
- Patients who have no home caregivers in the event that a catheter is to be sent home with the patient
- Patients with planned stay at rehab facility (to avoid medical device being tampered with at the rehab facility)
- Non-English speakers (secondary outcomes include questionnaires validated in English only)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.