Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Patient Satisfaction and Postoperative Analgesia Between Subarachnoid Block With 2-chloroprocaine Versus General Anesthesia for Knee Arthroscopy
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Enrollment
- 1
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Opioid utilization
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The study evaluates the efficacy of two different anesthetic techniques in patients undergoing unilateral knee arthroscopy. Participants will be randomized to receive either subarachnoid block with 2-chloroprocaine or general anesthesia plus intravenous fentanyl.
Detailed Description
The study evaluates the efficacy of two different anesthetic techniques in patients undergoing unilateral knee arthroscopy. Participants will be randomized to receive either subarachnoid block with 2-chloroprocaine or general anesthesia plus intravenous fentanyl. The study evaluates pain scores, opioid utilization and patient satisfaction.
Investigators
Jenna Walters
Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients with ASA physical status classification of I, II, or III
- •Patients without a current diagnosis of chronic pain or chronic opioid use for \> 1-month prior to knee arthroscopy
- •Patients who are scheduled to undergo unilateral knee arthroscopy
- •Patients do not have a contraindication to receiving regional anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria
- •Preexisting sensory or motor deficit in operative extremity
- •Patients with a contraindication to general anesthesia
- •Patient undergoing meniscal or ligamentous repair
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Opioid utilization
Time Frame: Three months postoperatively
Opioid utilization based on average number of pain pills taken per day
Pain score
Time Frame: Three months postoperatively
Pain score measured with a patient reported 11 point Numeric Rating Pain Scale with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating worst pain imaginable.
Secondary Outcomes
- Patient satisfaction with anesthetic(24 hours after PACU discharge)