Cerebral Palsy study: Ropivacaine injection vs Bupivacaine
Official title Pain Injection Versus Epidural Anesthesia for Hip Surgery in Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06189781
What this study is testing
What is Ropivacaine injection?
This is an investigational local anesthetic being studied to help manage pain after surgery for children with cerebral palsy. It is designed to block nerve signals in the area where it is injected to reduce the feeling of pain.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study aims to find out if a specific pain injection is just as effective as an epidural for managing pain after hip surgery.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for children with cerebral palsy who need surgery to fix hip problems.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive either a pain injection at the surgery site or an epidural (a numbing shot in the back) to help manage pain.
- Time commitment
- The study involves the surgery and follow-up visits to check on pain levels and recovery.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages up to 18
You may be able to join if
- under 18 years old
- diagnosis of cerebral palsy or similar neuromuscular disease
- undergoing uni- or bilateral proximal femoral osteotomy
You likely can't join if
- ongoing preoperative opioid use
- history of allergic reaction to any component of the pain injection
- history of adverse reaction to epidural anesthesia
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Santa Monica, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, up to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Los Angeles, California, United States; Santa Monica, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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