Using Dexamethasone to improve pain management in hip surgery
Efficacy of Perineural Dexamethasone to Prolong Anesthesia After Erector Spinae Plane Block for Total Hip Arthroplasty
PHASE4 · Poznan University of Medical Sciences · NCT06789042
This study is testing if adding Dexamethasone to a pain relief method can help older patients have less pain and need fewer opioids after hip surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | PHASE4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Poznan University of Medical Sciences (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Poznan, Wielkopolska) |
| Trial ID | NCT06789042 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of adding Dexamethasone to the Erector Spinae Plane Block for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. The goal is to reduce postoperative pain and inflammation, thereby minimizing opioid use and its associated side effects. The study involves administering either a saline solution or Dexamethasone to patients aged 65 to 100 years who are scheduled for hip surgery. Participants will be monitored for pain levels and recovery outcomes following the procedure.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged over 65 years who are scheduled for total hip arthroplasty and can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments or language barriers that prevent informed consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance pain management and recovery for patients undergoing hip surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar regional anesthesia techniques, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty * patients aged \>65 and \<100 years * patients able to provide informed consent * patients able to reliably report symptoms to the research team Exclusion Criteria: * inability to provide first-party consent due to cognitive impairment or a language barrier
Where this trial is running
Poznan, Wielkopolska
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences — Poznan, Wielkopolska, Poland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Malgorzata Reysner, MD PhD
- Email: mdomagalska@up.edu.pl
- Phone: (61) 873-83-03
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Hip Osteoarthritis, Hip Arthropathy, Hip Arthritis, erector spinae plane block, total hip arthroplasty, pain management, perineural adjuvant