Comparing continuous and scheduled bolus infusions for post-surgical pain management

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of continuous infusions versus scheduled bolus infusions of local anesthetic in managing postoperative pain for patients receiving nerve block catheters. By utilizing regional anesthetic techniques, the study seeks to evaluate how these two dosing regimens impact pain control, opioid requirements, and recovery times after surgery. The research will involve adult patients with varying physical statuses undergoing surgical procedures that require nerve blocks. The findings could provide insights into optimizing pain management protocols in postoperative care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients presenting for nerve block catheters for post-operative analgesia
* ASA physical status I, II, or III.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy
* Incarceration
* Age \<18
* BMI \>35
* Pre-operative opioid use \>30 mg morphine equivalents per day
* Inability to communicate with investigators by telephone
* Pre-existing neuropathy of the operative extremity.

Where it's running

• Stanford University
  Stanford, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jean Louis-Horn, MD — Stanford University
• Study coordinator: Aaron J Deng, BS
• Email: adeng1@stanford.edu
• Phone: 408-914-5494

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.