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A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Contribution of the Saphenous Nerve in Ankle Pain of Patients With Degenerative Joint Disease of the Ankle

Terminated
Conditions
Degenerative Joint Disease of the Ankle
Registration Number
NCT01716650
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

To assess the pain scores before and after saphenous nerve block placement in patients with degenerative joint disease of the ankle

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
4
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients evaluated with osteoarthritis who are surgical candidates for ankle fusion or total ankle replacement.
  • Registered patients at Mayo Clinic in Florida with scheduled visit to see Dr.Whalen
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with lower extremity diabetic neuropathy
  • History of prior trauma of ankle with residual nerve injury
  • Current medication of pregabalin or gabalin
  • Allergy to lidocaine.
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ankle pain30 minutes

Patient's ankle pain will be assessed prior to and after the nerve block. The study will assess if pain score is lower after the saphenous nerve block

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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