Pain shot vs epidural for hip surgery in kids with cerebral palsy
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares a pain injection to epidural anesthesia for children with cerebral palsy having hip surgery. The goal is to see which method provides better pain control during and after the procedure.
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Who can take part
- Younger than 18 years old
- Diagnosed with cerebral palsy or a similar muscle/nerve condition
- Having hip surgery to correct a bone in the thigh (proximal femoral osteotomy)
- Not currently taking regular strong pain medicines (opioids)
- No past allergic reaction to the pain injection ingredients
- No past bad reaction to epidural anesthesia
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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