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New treatment option for Hip Osteoarthritis
Official title The Pericapsular Nerve Block in Total Hip Arthroplasty
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04729686
What this study is testing
What is Pericapsular Nerve Block?
Pericapsular Nerve Block is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for hip osteoarthritis.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- In order to continue progressing towards outpatient total hip arthroplasty (THA), methods to adequately manage postoperative pain is of paramount importance. The purpose of this study is to quantify the effectiveness of the pericapsular nerve block in total hip arthroplasty in comparison to the fascia iliaca nerve block.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- 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 80
You may be able to join if
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Planned primary total hip arthroplasty with anterior (Smith-Peterson) approach
- ASA score of 1 to 3
- Indicated for one of the two nerve block groups
You likely can't join if
- Current or previous diagnosis of "chronic pain"
- Opioid tolerant at time of screening (for a week or longer, at least 60 mg of morphine daily, or at least 30 mg of oral oxycodone daily, or at least...
- Diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis
- Allergy to any potential medications utilized in any of the two groups
- Conversion of patient to general anesthesia intraoperatively
- Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention for pain
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Planned primary total hip arthroplasty with anterior (Smith-Peterson) approach
- ASA score of 1 to 3
- Indicated for one of the two nerve block groups
- Must be opioid naïve at screening as defined by the FDA - According to the Food and Drug Administration, opioid-tolerant patients were those currently receiving or who had previously received 60 mg PO morphine per day...
- Current or previous diagnosis of "chronic pain"
- Opioid tolerant at time of screening (for a week or longer, at least 60 mg of morphine daily, or at least 30 mg of oral oxycodone daily, or at least 8 mg of oral hydromorphone daily or an equianalgesic dose of another...
- Diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis
- Allergy to any potential medications utilized in any of the two groups
- Conversion of patient to general anesthesia intraoperatively
- Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention for pain
- Any condition(s) or diagnosis, both physical or psychological, or physical exam finding in the opinion of the investigator that would precludes participation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Baltimore, Maryland, 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 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Baltimore, Maryland, 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.