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N/A N=96 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Comparison of Three Catheter Placement Positions

Pain, Postoperative

Enrolled (actual)
96
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2015
Primary outcome: Primary: Pain — 24; 24; 24; 24 participants that experienced pain

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Breg Pain Care 3000 Catheter (Device); Bupivicaine 0.5% (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult · 15+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Rochester
Primary completion
Nov 2007

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Pain
24; 24; 24; 24

Summary

This investigation will evaluate the subjective effect on postoperative pain of three catheter placements in the knee: 1. intraarticular infusion only, 2. patellar tendon harvest site only, 3. both intraarticular and patellar tendon harvest site.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Subject symptoms
  • Daily pain
  • Pain restricts work, recreation and/or activities of daily living (ADL)
  • Cognitive function sufficient to understand protocol and to complete subject diary or other analysis tools employed.
  • Must read, write, and understand the English language.
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) risk 1 or 2
  • Gender - Both
  • Age 15 - 65 years (parental consent will be obtained on all subjects under age 18).
  • Provided written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • Neuropathic joint
  • Remote source of ongoing sepsis
  • Severe vascular disease
  • Any medical condition precluding safe anesthesia, surgery, or rehabilitation
  • Comorbid conditions preventing full functional activity or which require continuous use of pain medication.
  • A known history of allergy, sensitivity, or any other form of reaction to local anesthetics of the amide type, acetaminophen, or opioids.
  • Suspected inability to comply with study procedures, including language difficulties or medical history and/or concomitant disease, as judged by the investigator.
  • A neurological and/or vascular condition which may affect the outcome of the procedure.
  • Receiving regular treatment with analgesics, sedatives, or any other medication with central nervous system effects.
  • Tendency to bleed
  • Women who are pregnant or are not practicing medically acceptable contraception (a pregnancy test is used pre-operatively as part of standard of care).
  • Participation in other clinical studies during this study or in the 14 days prior to admission to this study.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00178178). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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