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The Effectiveness of Generic Local Anaesthetics in Comparison with the Original Drug: A Randomized, Triple-blinded and Crossover Study in Volunteers

The Effectiveness of Generic Local Anaesthetics in Comparison with the Original Drug: A Randomized, Triple-blinded and Crossover Study in Volunteers

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00017750
Enrollment
18
Registered
2019-12-03
Start date
2019-11-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

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

Conditions

Nerve block

Interventions

Group 1: 3ml (=15mg) of original Ropivacaine (= Naropin) 0,5% perineurally administered at the Nervus ulnaris on day 1 with consecutive wash-out phase of at least 7 days. Group 2: 3ml (=15mg) of orig

Sponsors

Medizinische Universität Wien, Universitätsklinik für Klinische Pharmakologie
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Healthy males - Healthy, according to the medical history, ECG, vital signs, laboratory results and physical examination as determined by the Investigator/Sub-Investigator - Signed written informed consent prior to inclusion in the study - 18-60 years old inclusive - Clearly detectable ulnar nerve at the non-dominant arm in ultrasound evaluation, according to the main investigators opinion - BMI: 18 to 35 kg/m2 - Ability to understand the full nature and purpose of the study, including possible risks and side effects - Ability to co-operate with the investigator and to comply with the requirements of the entire study - Availability to volunteer for the entire study duration and willing to adhere to all protocol requirements

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Any clinically relevant abnormalities at ECG (12 leads) - Any clinically relevant abnormal physical findings - Any clinically relevant abnormal laboratory values indicative of physical illness - Ascertained or presumptive hypersensitivity to the active principle and/or formulations ingredients of the study drug - History of anaphylaxis to drugs or allergic reactions in general, which the investigator considers may affect the outcome of the study - If the ulnar nerve is not clearly visible in ultrasound - Relevant history of malignancy, of renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, skin (particularly at the site of drug application), haematological, endocrine or neurological diseases that may interfere with the aim of the study - Any psychiatric illnesses - Using other medications during 1 week before the start of IMP application including OTC - Participation in another clinical study investigating another IMP within 1 month prior to screening - History of alcohol or illicit substance abuse (>2 drinks/day, defined according to USDA Dietary Guidelines 2015) - Other objections to study participation in the opinion of the investigator

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Primary Objective: Duration of sensory nerve blockade

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary Objective: - Duration of motor blockade - Onset time of sensory nerve blockade - Onset time of motor blockade - pH Value of the LA - PK Parameter (Cmax, tmax, t1/2, AUC, CL, Vd)

Countries

Austria

Contacts

Public ContactMarkus Zeitlinger

Medizinische Universität Wien, Universitätsklinik für Klinische Pharmakologie

markus.zeitlinger@meduniwien.ac.at0043/1/40400/29800

Outcome results

None listed

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