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Comparison of continuous lumbar plexus block with 3-in-1 femoral block in patients undergoing surgery for femoral fracture

Comparison of ultrasound guided continuous lumbar plexus block and 3-in-1 femoral block in adults undergoing internal fixation of fracture shaft of femur

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/11/021997
Enrollment
40
Registered
2019-11-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: continuous 3in1 femoral block: In supine position,the technique of lumbar plexus blockade by anterior approach described by Winnie et al was followed. The catheter insertion was done by

Sponsors

JIPMER
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: consenting ASA one and two adults undergoing internal fixation of fracture femur

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: contrindications to regional anaesthesia allergic to local anaesthetic pre-existing neurological illness chronic analgesic intake severe hepatic and renal impairment previous surgeries causing positioning difficulty BMI more than 40 pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
comparison of VAS scores atTimepoint: 0h 6h 24h & 48h

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
mid thigh circumference and skin temperature atTimepoint: 0h 6h 24h & 48h;sensory & motor mapping of blockade atTimepoint: 0h 6h 24h & 48h

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Adinarayanan S

Jawaharlal Institute of Post graduate Medical Education and Research

adinarayanans@gmail.com9442396762

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026