NCT06309381

Brief Summary

Rebound pain after surgeries under peripheral nerve block is defined as the appearance of severe acute postoperative pain after regression of the sensory block. The incidence of this condition can reach up to 40-50% in patients undergoing ambulatory surgeries. Rebound pain represents a clinically significant issue that may outweigh the benefits of regional anaesthesia. This is particularly significant for painful outpatient surgeries, where inadequately managed pain can result in distress, potentially affecting patient satisfaction and recovery. It may also lead to unplanned utilization of healthcare resources or readmissions. Orthopaedic foot surgery is a prevalent outpatient surgery, potentially painful, where rebound may be a difficult challenge. However, to date, prospective studies focusing specifically on rebound pain in outpatient foot surgery are limited. Identifying conditions associated with rebound pain or at-risk patients could facilitate the development of preventive and treatment strategies, thereby enhancing pain management or relief. Younger age, female sex and bone surgery are non-modifiable factors associated with severe rebound pain. Perioperative intravenous dexamethasone has been identified as a modifiable independent risk factor associated with a reduced incidence of rebound pain. Regarding anaesthetic factors, the duration of the peripheral block has been proposed as a potentially modifiable factor influencing rebound pain; however, current evidence does not support this hypothesis. The goal of this prospective observational study is to evaluate the incidence of rebound pain specifically in outpatient orthopaedic foot surgery involving bone under popliteal sciatic nerve block and to assess the possible association between sensory block duration and the incidence of rebound pain.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
107

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2023

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 8, 2023

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 29, 2024

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 13, 2024

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 27, 2024

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 2, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

December 4, 2024

Status Verified

December 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

February 29, 2024

Last Update Submit

December 2, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

Acute PainPain, PostoperativeRebound painSciatic Nerve BlockOrthopedic ProceduresFoot surgeryOutpatient Surgery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Incidence of rebound pain.

    Rebound pain is defined as the appearance of severe acute postoperative pain (numerical rating scale (NRS) ≥7) after regression of the sensory block of the sciatic nerve block. The highest self-reported NRS pain score after the block wears off and NRS pain scores at 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours (if necessary) after the block will be recorded.

    Up to 72 hours.

  • Sensory block duration of the sciatic nerve block.

    Sensory block duration is defined as the time (hours) from block establishment to the appearance of pain at the surgical site.

    Up to 72 hours.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Adult patients (\>18 years old), ASA physical status class 1 to 3, scheduled for elective outpatient orthopaedic foot surgery involving bone under popliteal sciatic nerve block.

You may qualify if:

  • adult patients (\>18 years old), ASA physical status 1 to 3, scheduled for elective outpatient orthopaedic foot surgery involving bone under popliteal sciatic nerve block.

You may not qualify if:

  • age younger than 18 years, ASA physical status greater than 3, surgery not performed under popliteal sciatic nerve block or cases of failed sciatic nerve block, patients with type-1 diabetes or those under treatment for chronic pain.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Av. de Gaspar Aguilar, 90

Valencia, 46017, Spain

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Acute PainPain, Postoperative

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPostoperative ComplicationsPathologic Processes

Study Officials

  • Javier Barrio, MD, PhD

    Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD, PhD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 29, 2024

First Posted

March 13, 2024

Study Start

February 8, 2023

Primary Completion

May 27, 2024

Study Completion

December 2, 2024

Last Updated

December 4, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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