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Evaluation of Utility of Ultrasound Guided iPACK Block for Knee Extension After Total Knee Arthroplasty.

NCT03353233 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2021-12-21

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn if using an Interspace between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Knee (iPACK) injection technique (also called a "nerve block") that numbs the nerves going to the back part of the knee to aid in physical therapy after surgery. The iPACK technique uses a numbing solution (local anesthetics) that is injected behind the knee to reduce pain and to help straighten the knee. This block may affect movement in the leg and make the legs weak, but thing is rare. A few institutions use the iPACK block for patients having total knee replacements, with the hope of providing good pain relief combined with improved mobility after surgery.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Ropivacaine

Local anesthetic (numbing drug)

PROCEDURE

Interspace Between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Knee (iPACK) Block

An ultrasound guided nerve block using a numbing medication called ropivacaine that numbs the nerves to the back of the knee.

DRUG

Saline

An ultrasound guided nerve block using a medication that does NOT numb the nerve called saline, or salt water.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-05-03
Primary Completion
2021-01-22
Completion
2021-01-23
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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