Steroid injection to extend spinal anesthesia for knee arthroscopy
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving a steroid called dexamethasone through an IV can make the spinal anesthesia last longer for knee arthroscopy. This might reduce pain and improve the experience for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are having knee arthroscopy (a small surgery to look inside the knee) that is expected to take 40 minutes or less.
- You are willing to sign a consent form allowing you to participate in the study.
- You are not pregnant (if applicable) and agree to use effective birth control if you could become pregnant.
- You do not have diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, chronic pain, or other conditions that would prevent you from receiving the study drugs.
- You are not taking long-term steroids or opioids.
- You do not need an extra nerve block for the surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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