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Use of Local Infiltration Analgesia Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Pain, Postoperative
Pain
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01344395
Lead Sponsor
University of Aarhus
Brief Summary

The primary aim of this study is to evaluate if multiple postoperative administrations with a solution of ropivacaine, ketorolac and epinephrine into the operating field through a catheter would affect morphine consumption. Secondary end-points are pain intensity, side effects and length of stay.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty
  • Patients > 18 years of age
  • Signed written informed consent
  • Spinal anaesthesia
Exclusion Criteria
  • Allergy towards study drugs
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Body Mass Index > 35 (severe obesity)
  • Pregnancy or nursing women
  • Regular opioid use
  • Patients who can not read or understand danish

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
K-groupKetorolac-
RK-groupropivacaine and ketorolac-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Morphine consumption24 hours postoperatively

Cummulative morphine comsumption postoperatively

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain intensity24 hours postoperatively

Pain intensity measured on the visual analog scale (VAS) at rest and during walking

Postoperative nausea24 hours postoperatively

Number of episodes of nausea measured on a 3 points rating scale (mild, moderate and severe)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Aarhus University Hospital

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Aarhus, Denmark

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