Comparing pain management methods for hip surgery in children with cerebral palsy
Official title: Peri-operative Use of a Pain Injection Versus Epidural in Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Run by University of California, Los Angeles · NCT06189781 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether local anesthetic injections can help manage pain better than traditional epidural anesthesia for children with cerebral palsy after hip surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | Any age to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Los Angeles, California and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 11, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06189781 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric patients under 18 years old diagnosed with cerebral palsy or similar neuromuscular diseases who are scheduled for hip surgery.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are currently using opioids preoperatively or have a history of allergic reactions to the pain injection components may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of local anesthetic injections versus traditional epidural anesthesia for managing postoperative pain in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy undergoing hip surgery. The study aims to address the challenges of pain management in this population, who often have difficulty communicating their pain needs. By utilizing local anesthetics, the trial seeks to minimize the side effects associated with opioid medications and improve recovery outcomes. The research will evaluate pain levels, opioid consumption, and overall recovery in participants receiving either treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for children with cerebral palsy, enhancing their recovery and quality of life post-surgery.
How similar studies have gone: While there is robust evidence supporting local anesthetic injections in adult populations, this approach in pediatric patients remains largely untested, making this study novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * under 18 years old * diagnosis of cerebral palsy or similar neuromuscular disease * undergoing uni- or bilateral proximal femoral osteotomy Exclusion Criteria: * ongoing preoperative opioid use * history of allergic reaction to any component of the pain injection * history of adverse reaction to epidural anesthesia
Where it's running
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Orthopaedic Institute for Children
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California, United States Recruiting -
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rachel M Thompson, MD — University of California, Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Rachel M Thompson, MD
- Email: rathompson@mednet.ucla.edu
- Phone: 213-742-1369
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.