Clinical trials: Knee Arthroscopic Surgery
ACL, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Genicular Nerve Blocks for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Knee Surgery
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to assess a new analgesia regimen that includes the addition of genicular never blocks to our current standard regimen of peripheral nerve blocks, which includes an adductor…
- Trial name
- NCT05720949
- Testing
- Genicular Nerve Block with bupivacaine and preservative free dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Pain
Ear Acupuncture for Pain Associated With Ambulatory Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
The investigators propose to complete a randomized controlled trial to compare ear acupuncture at Cingulate gyrus, thalamus, omega 2, shen-men, and point zero on the right and left ear plus standard of care versus standard of…
- Trial name
- BFAKnee (NCT01447329)
- Testing
- Ear Acupuncture, Standard Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mike O'Callaghan Military Hospital
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Study to Find Optimal Dose of Local Spinal Anesthetic (Mepivacaine) Combined With Narcotic (Fentanyl) For Knee Surgery
Prolonged motor block and delayed ability to walk are limitations of spinal anesthesia in ambulatory (same-day) surgery. This can be improved by lowering the dose of local anesthetic (a medication that, when injected around…
- Trial name
- NCT01701102
- Testing
- Mepivacaine (24 mg) plus fentanyl, Mepivacaine (27 mg) plus fentanyl, Mepivacaine (30 mg) plus fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Osteoarthritis
Comparing Surgery Versus Standard Physical Therapy in Treating People With a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis
There are two cartilage structures, called menisci, in each knee joint. A torn meniscus can be caused by a traumatic injury or aging-related degeneration.
- Trial name
- NCT00597012
- Testing
- Arthroscopic partial menisectomy, Standard physical therapy, Postoperative rehabilitative physical therapy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 351 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Hyperosmolar Saline Irrigation Fluid in Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
An isotonic solution, such as saline (0.9%, 300mOsm/L) or lactated ringer's (273 mOsm/L), is commonly used and safely proven for joint irrigation during arthroscopy.
- Trial name
- Salty Knee (NCT03564886)
- Testing
- Hyperosmolar Saline, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Pain
Efficacy of Intravenous Ibuprofen Compared to Intravenous Ketorolac for Pain Control Following Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of intravenous ibuprofen compared to ketorolac for the treatment of postoperative pain as measured by patient pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale, VAS)
- Trial name
- NCT01901393
- Testing
- IV ibuprofen, Ketorolac
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
Chondral Lesion Plus Partial Medial Meniscectomy
Mechanical vs. Radiofrequency-Based Debridement in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Lesions
The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in clinical and imaging outcomes following arthroscopic treatment of a single medial femoral chondral lesion plus partial medial meniscectomy by Radiofrequency-Based debridement or…
- Trial name
- ACT (NCT01803880)
- Testing
- Mechanical Debridement, RF-Based Debridement
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Clinical Comparison of Femoral Nerve Versus Adductor Canal Block Following Anterior Ligament Reconstruction
This study will examine the potential differences between femoral nerve blockade (FNB) and adductor canal blockade (ACB) for pain control and quadriceps muscle activation for patients following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)…
- Trial name
- FNB vs ACB (NCT03704376)
- Testing
- 30 ml of 0.2% ropivacaine, 15 ml of 0.2% ropivacaine, 100 mcg clonidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Knee Meniscus Tear
Adductor Canal Block Versus Femoral Block on Pain and Quadriceps Strength
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of a femoral nerve block vs. an adductor canal block on pain and quadriceps muscle strength for knee arthroscopy surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05190120
- Testing
- Femoral Nerve Block, Adductor Canal Nerve Block, preoperative Femoral Nerve Block using 20ml of 0.5% ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
A Pilot Study to Determine the Efficacy of Intravenous Ibuprofen for Pain Control Following Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
The intent of this study is to assess the analgesic efficacy of IV ibuprofen when administered at induction of anesthesia. Results from this pilot study will be used to design and determine the appropriate statistical power for a…
- Trial name
- NCT01650519
- Testing
- IV ibuprofen, IV ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
ACL Injury, Postoperative Pain
Ketorolac as an Adjuvant Agent for Postoperative Pain Control Following Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
1. The investigators aim to examine the use of IV and oral ketorolac as an adjunctive agent to the standard of care pain protocol for postoperative pain control following ACL reconstruction surgery. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT04246554
- Testing
- Ketorolac, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Meniscus Tear
Effects of TENS Therapy Following Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Following standard of care procedures for arthroscopy knee surgery it is anticipated that Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) will provide improved pain relief and improve functional outcomes.
- Trial name
- TENS (NCT01528228)
- Testing
- TENS Treatment with functional or disabled unit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Arthroscopy in the Treatment of Degenerative Medial Meniscus Tear
Degenerative meniscal tears are the most common etiology for knee pain, swelling and loss of function. Partial arthroscopic meniscectomy is the most common orthopaedic procedure to treat meniscal tears.
- Trial name
- NCT00549172
- Testing
- Operative (partial arthroscopy), Conservative (diagnostic arthroscopy)
- Where
- 5 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tampere University