drugset / Trial / NCT02253784
Comparison Between Perineural and Systemic Effect of Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant for Prolongation of Four Nerve Blocks With Bupivacaine in Total Knee Arthroplasty
RandomizedSingle-groupSingle-blindTreatment
Summary
The addition of dexamethasone (DxaM) to local anesthetic may significantly prolong the duration of a block in total knee arthroplasty. The aim of this study is to determine whether this is a systemic or local effect.
Timeline
- Start
- 2014-10
- Primary completion
- 2016-10
- Completion
- 2017-10-30
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Dexamethasone | Small molecule | 0.1 mg/kg | Other |
| Comparator | Bupivacaine | Other / unclassified | 0.5 % | Other |
| Comparator | Bupivacaine | Other / unclassified | 45 ml | Other |
Indications
No indication recorded.