CompletedPhase 3Phase 4ACTRN12605000417684

A prospective randomised study comparing two techniques for establishing Continuous Femoral Nerve Blockade for postoperative analgesia following Total Knee Joint Replacement

A prospective randomised study comparing a stimulating catheter (StimuCathTM Continuous Nerve Block Set, Arrow International) and a non-stimulating catheter (ContiplexR Tuohy Continuous Nerve Block Set, B. Braun) for establishing Continuous Femoral Nerve Blockade for postoperative analgesia following Total Knee Joint Replacement

Sponsor

Department of Anaesthesia, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne

Enrollment

78 participants

Start Date

May 4, 2005

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Postoperative analgesia for Total Knee Joint Replacement

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and females

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying A prospective randomised study comparing two techniques for establishing Continuous Femoral Nerve Blockade for postoperative analgesia following Total Knee Joint Replacement. It may be open to adults who patients undergoing primary total knee joint replacement. Participation typically involves regular medical visits, tests, and following the study's treatment plan.

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Interventions

This prospective randomised controlled study has been designed to examine if a stimulating catheter insertion (StimuCathTM Continuous Nerve Block Set, Arrow Internationl) technique improves the quality of Continuous Femoral Nerve Blockade following Total Knee Joint Replacement when compared to non-stimulating catheter insertion (ContiplexR Tuohy Continuous Nerve Block Set, B. Braun). Femoral nerve catheter insitu for no more than 24 hours.

Locations(1)

Australia

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