Clinical trials: Sciatic Nerve
Postoperative Pain
Does Ultrasound Improve Procedural Time in the Lateral Popliteal Approach to the Sciatic Nerve in Obese Patients
Ultrasound have been shown to improve the time needed to locate and block nerves in the non obese population. However, its utility is still unknown in the obese population.
- Trial name
- NCT01579747
- Testing
- Ultrasound, Nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Piriformis Syndrome
Effectiveness of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Management of Piriformis Syndrome
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of IASTM on pain, ROM, Disability and Quality of life among Piriformis Syndrome patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06406023
- Testing
- Conventional treatment, Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Sciatic Nerve, Lower Extremity Pain
Effect of Sciatic Nerve Mobilization on Lower Extremity Pain Perception
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effect of sciatic nerve mobilization on pain perception in lower extremity peripheral nerves, specifically the tibial and common peroneal nerves.
- Trial name
- NCT07525895
- Testing
- Sciatic Nerve Mobilization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Ischemic Pain Control With Analgesic Methods Clinical Trial
This project is one of four components of a thematic project that aims to evaluate the use of ultrasound in regional blocks, called "Use of ultrasound in regional blocks and injections for the treatment of acute and chronic…
- Trial name
- ISCHAEMIC (NCT02841488)
- Testing
- Continuous peripheral sciatic nerve block, Fentanyl, Ropivacaine
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Anesthesia, Local, Nerve Block
Protective Nerve Stimulation in Regional Anesthesia
Peripheral nerve blocks can be conducted with ultrasound, electrical nerve stimulation or landmark technique or a combination of this techniques.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Local, Nerve Block, Brachial Plexus Block
- Trial name
- ProNerv (NCT03291691)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Postoperative Pain
Effect of a Sciatic Block (SNB) Combined With a Continuous Femoral Block (CFNB) on Pain Scores After Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of a sciatic nerve block (SNB) to a continuous femoral nerve block (CFNB) improves post-operative analgesia after knee arthroplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT01337115
- Testing
- SNB plus CFNB, CFNB
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Hospitalar do Porto
Piriformis Syndrome
Comparative Effect of Active Release Technique Versus Self-myofascial Release in Improving Piriformis Syndrome
The goal of this Randomized controlled trial is to examine comparative effect of active release technique versus self-myofascial release in improving piriformis syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05742633
- Testing
- Active release technique, Self-myofascial release
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Sehat Medical Complex
Bunionectomy, Hallux Valgus
Phase 3, Sciatic Nerve Block With EXPAREL for Subjects Undergoing Bunionectomy
The study is conducted sequentially in two parts. Part A: The purpose is to obtain information on pharmacokinetic (PK) profile, pharmacodynamics (PD), efficacy, safety, and to assess the performance of 266 mg EXPAREL vs 133 mg…
- Trial name
- NCT05157841
- Testing
- Bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension 266 mg, Bupivacaine HCl, Bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension 133 mg
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Diabetes
Comparing the Ultrasound Appearance of the Sciatic Nerve With Its Appearance Under a Microscope
The investigators are proposing to conduct this study to compare the ultrasonographic appearance of the sciatic nerve with their corresponding histologic architecture.
- Trial name
- NCT02384447
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Toledo Health Science Campus
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Sciatic Technique Comparison of Nerve Blockade for Pain Control Following Hamstring Autograft Harvest in Adolescents
The purpose of this research is to compare the effect of single-injection sciatic PNB to continuous sciatic PNB on 1) postoperative pain control as measured by self-reported pain scores, pain medication use, and unplanned…
- Trial name
- NCT02947633
- Testing
- Single-injection sciatic PNB, Continuous sciatic PNB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Effects of KinesioTaping Versus Dry Needling in the Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain Among Females.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects of kinesio taping and dry needling on sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain due to piriformis muscle tightness among females aged 20 to 50 years.
- Trial name
- NCT06755125
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping, Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Sehat Medical Complex
Nerve Block
Regional Anesthesia for Major Surgery of the Foot. Levobupivacaïne Ropivacaine 0.5% Versus 0.5% in the Sciatic Block Through médiofémorale
Ropivacaine 0.5% and 0.5% in levobupivacaïne are used in regional anesthesia for major surgery of the foot. The literature does not highlight a significant difference in terms of onset of action between these two molecules to…
- Trial name
- SCIALERO (NCT00956709)
- Testing
- levobupivacaïne 0,5 %, ropivacaïne 0,5 %
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Piriformis Syndrome
Effects of Global Hip Versus Isolated Abductors Strengthening Exercises in Patients Withsecondary Piriformis Syndrome
The study will be a randomized controlled trial. Twenty-four subjects will be assigned randomly by using the lottery method into two groups.
- Trial name
- NCT05848063
- Testing
- Global hip muscles strengthening exercises, Hip abductors strengthening exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Plantar Fasciitis
"Comparison of Shockwave Application on the Sole of the Foot Vs. the Back of the Leg in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: a Clinical Trial."
The study focuses on plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of non-traumatic foot and ankle pain, with an estimated prevalence of 10%.
- Trial name
- SW-PF-BL (NCT06589037)
- Testing
- shock wave treatment control group, shock wave treatment experimental group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Piriformis Syndrome
Comparative Effects of PIR and PFS on Pain, Hip ROM, and Disability in Piriformis Syndrome
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) and Post-Facilitation Stretching (PFS) for managing pain, improving hip abduction and internal rotation, and enhancing functional…
- Trial name
- PIR-PFS RCT (NCT07255053)
- Testing
- Post Isometric Relaxation (PIR), Post Facilitation Stretching (PFS)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Piriformis Syndrome, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Piriformis Syndrome; Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Dry Needling
This study is being conducted on patients with piriformis syndrome. Patients are divided into two groups by list randomization method: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) group and Dry neddling (DN) group.
- Trial name
- NCT06530862
- Testing
- ESWT+stretching exercises, Dry needling+stretching exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
Open Reduction Internal Fixation(ORIF) of Lateral Malleolus
Sciatic Nerve Block for Ankle/Foot Surgeries. A Comparison Between a Premixed Solution of Lidocaine Plus Bupivacaine and Consecutive Infiltration of Lidocaine and Bupivacaine
Regional anaesthesia has become the cornerstone of multimodal analgesia. With the advent of ultrasound guided nerve blocks regional anaesthesia has achieved both greater efficacy and a better safety profile as the injection of…
- Trial name
- NCT01756443
- Testing
- 2% lidocaine/adrenaline and 0.5% bupivacaine
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cork University Hospital
Postoperative Pain, Foot Numbness
Ultrasound Guidance Versus Electrical Stimulation for Continuous Popliteal-Sciatic Nerve Blocks
Research study to determine if pain relief following foot and/or ankle surgery is influenced by the technique used to place perineural catheter.
- Trial name
- NCT00876681
- Testing
- Popliteal catheter placed via ultrasound or electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Total Knee Replacement, Surgery
Ultrasound Guided Obturator Nerve Block for Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
Total Knee Replacement can be performed under the combination of posterior lumbar plexus block plus sciatic nerve block. The investigators can have the same outcome by performing instead of posterior lumbar plexus block more…
- Trial name
- NCT01755117
- Testing
- Sciatic, femoral, obturator nerve blocks, Sciatic nerve block, posterior lumbar plexus block
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Larissa University Hospital
Pain
A Pilot Study of Switching From One Pain Medication to Another (Opioid Rotation)
The purpose of this study is to see if changing from one pain medication like morphine or oxycodone to another pain medication, oxymorphone (OPANA®), will be helpful to patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00580294
- Testing
- Oxymorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai