Pain Relief After Heel Surgery: Catheter vs. Single Injection
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after foot or heel surgery: using a small tube (catheter) that delivers medication over several days, or a single nerve-numbing injection. Researchers want to see which method works better for your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You had surgery on your heel, ankle, or lower foot bones (hindfoot surgery)
- You are healthy enough for surgery (ASA score 1, 2, or 3—your surgeon can confirm this)
- You can understand and complete pain and recovery questionnaires
- You are not allergic to local anesthetics (numbing medications) and have no infection at the injection site
- You can participate during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, you must not be pregnant or breastfeeding
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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