RecruitingPhase 4NCT03696199

Randomized Controlled Trial for Ankle Fracture Pain Control

A Prospective, Randomized Trial Evaluating Regional Anesthesia, Long-Acting Local Anesthesia, and Traditional Care for Pain Control of Operatively Treated Ankle Fractures

Sponsor

Lahey Clinic

Enrollment

70 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Ankle Fractures

Summary

This project is a multicenter, three armed, prospective randomized control trial studying the effectiveness of a long-acting local anesthetic "cocktail" in patients undergoing operative fixation of ankle fractures.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 89 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a drug called Long-Acting Local Anesthesia and a drug called Regional Anesthesia for people with ankle fractures. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 89 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

DRUGLong-Acting Local Anesthesia

The cocktail consists of: * 0.5% Ropivicaine, 24.6 mL * Clonidine 100 mcg/mL, 0.4mL * Epinephrine 1mg/mL, 0.5mL * Saline to total volume of 50 mL (24.5mL of saline) The total amount of solution prepared is 50mL, but typically 30mL is used based on the size of the incision. The total volume administered will be recorded.

DRUGRegional Anesthesia

0.5% ropivicaine - 30mL each sciatic and femoral/saphenous nerve, ultrasound guided