Duration of Pain Relief Clinical Trial
Official title:
A Study of the Effect of Dexamethasone on Duration of Lower Extremity Blocks With Bupivacaine in Subjects Having ACL Repair
Anterior cruciate ligament reapair is a painful procedure. Single shot femoral and sciatic nerve block only last 12-16 hrs. Since dexamethasone prolongs brachial plexus block, using it in lower extremity blocks will prolong the analgesia to provide better outpatient pain relief after surgery at home.
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Terminated |
NCT01756573 -
Dexamethasone and Block Duration in Upper Extremity
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