Continous Popliteal Block for Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery

NCT03607227 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2021-04-08

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Summary

The aim of the study is to assess the effects of a continuous popliteal block on postoperative pain and recovery after major ear, nose and throat surgery with microvascular free flap reconstruction using a fibula graft.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Levobupivacaine

Active substance. Levobupivacaine 3.75 mg/ml 15 ml is given as a bolus injection at start of surgery, followed by ropivacaine 2 mg/ml continous infusion 5-8 ml/h from the end of surgery until end of intervention at the fourth to seventh postoperative day.

DRUG

Saline Solution

Placebo. Saline solution (NaCl 0.9%) is given in equivalent intervals and doses as the active substances.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Region Skane

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Louise Walther Sturesson, MD, PhD · Skåne University hospital, Region Skåne

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-09-01
Primary Completion
2021-04-06
Completion
2021-04-07

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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