Trial Comparing Duration of Analgesia After Popliteal Fossa Sciatiac Nerve Block With Ropivacaine 0.5% When Combined With Placebo, Dexamethasone 4mg or Dexamethasone 8 mg
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 64 |
| Updated: | 3/16/2015 |
| Start Date: | July 2012 |
| End Date: | December 2014 |
| Contact: | Jaime Ortiz, MD |
| Email: | jaimeo@bcm.edu |
| Phone: | 713-873-2950 |
Randomized, Controlled Trial Comparing Duration of Analgesia After Popliteal Fossa Sciatiac Nerve Block With Ropivacaine 0.5% When Combined With Placebo, Dexamethasone 4mg or Dexamethasone 8 mg
The purpose is to find out if the addition of dexamethasone to ropivacaine 0.5% increases
the duration of pain relief provided by popliteal sciatic nerve block performed for
foot/ankle surgery. The investigators also want to find out if there is a difference
between 4 and 8 mg dose of dexamethasone.
the duration of pain relief provided by popliteal sciatic nerve block performed for
foot/ankle surgery. The investigators also want to find out if there is a difference
between 4 and 8 mg dose of dexamethasone.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-64
- ASA Physcial Status classification 1-3
- Foot and ankle surgery at Ben Taub General Hospital
Exclusion Criteria:
- diabetes mellitus
- peripheral neuropathy
- coagulopathy
- allergy to study drugs
- systemic glucocorticoid treatment (for 2 weeks or more) within 6 months of surgery
- chronic opioid use at home
- patient inability to properly describe pain to investigators
- pregancy
- prisoners
- patient or surgeon refusal
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