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The effect of different dose of dexamethasone intravenous injection on rebound pain caused by nerve block in knee replacement surgery: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial

The effect of different dose of dexamethasone intravenous injection on rebound pain caused by nerve block in knee replacement surgery: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500104261
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-06-13
Start date
2025-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-16

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

Conditions

Rebound pain after peripheral nerve block

Interventions

Group high DEX:Intravenous injection of 0.3mg/kg dexamethasone
Group R:Intravenous injection of saline
Group low DEX:Intravenous injection of 0.1mg/kg dexamethasone

Sponsors

Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology (Dalian Municipal Central Hospital)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.ASA I-III; 2. Age >=18 years old; 3.BMI 18-30kg/m^2 (minimum weight 50kg); 4. Patients scheduled for unilateral knee arthroplasty; 5. The procedure should last no more than 3 hours.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Secondary total knee arthroplasty; 2. Any contraindications or allergies to the drugs used in the trial; 3. Long-term use of opioids or systemic corticosteroids; 4. Drug or alcohol abuse; 5. Patients with diabetes mellitus; 6. ASA grade IV-V; 7. Pregnant or breastfeeding

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The incidence of rebound pain;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The difference in pain scores before and after the disappearance of CFSNB analgesic effect;The occurrence time of rebound pain;Duration of rebound pain;Postoperative pain score;Usage of PCIA Fentanyl;The dosage of rescue analgesics used within 48 hours after surgery;Sleep disorders caused by postoperative pain at the surgical site;Adverse events;Nausea and Vomiting;Urinary Retention;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactCongjie Bi; Siru Li

Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology (Dalian Municipal Central Hospital)

congjie.bi@outlook.com+86 135 0425 1513

Outcome results

None listed

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