drugset / Trial / NCT03855059
IV Steroids Versus Steroids Included in Block for Orthopedic Lower Limb Surgery
RandomizedParallel-groupTriple-blindSupportive care
Summary
IV and included steroids have produced the same length of block prolongation in adults as if the steroid was given with the nerve block. Clinically, this has not be noticed in children. The objective of this study is to examine this in young patients. The investigator will blindly give the steroid either in the IV or in the block solution (perineural). This is a prospective double blind study.
Timeline
- Start
- 2019-06-05
- Primary completion
- 2020-04-28
- Completion
- 2020-06-26
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Dexamethasone | Small molecule | 0.1 mg/kg | Intravenous |
| Comparator | Dexamethasone | Small molecule | 0.15 mg/kg | Intravenous |
Indications
No indication recorded.