Randomised controlled trial to assess the difference of spinal anaesthesia versus general anaesthesia in hip replacement surgery

ISRCTN ISRCTN36381516
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN36381516
Protocol serial number R&D/2007/08
Sponsor Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Funder Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust R&D Department (UK)
Submission date
12/03/2007
Registration date
13/08/2007
Last edited
10/06/2016
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Mr Martyn Parker
Scientific

Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust
Thorpe Road
Peterborough
PE3 6DA
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific titleRandomised controlled trial to assess the difference of spinal anaesthesia versus general anaesthesia in hip replacement surgery
Study objectivesSpinal anaesthesia is as good as general anaesthesia in hip replacement surgery.
Ethics approval(s)Hertfordshire 2 Research Ethics Committee, 05/02/2007, ref: 06/Q0204/137
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedHip fracture
InterventionIntervention 1: Spinal anaesthesia with injection of 2 ml 0.5% bupivicaine
Intervention 2: General anaesthesia: femoral nerve block using 30 ml of 0.25% bupivicaine, induction with propofal and fentanyl 1 mcg/kg and maintenance with nitrous oxide/oxygen and isoflurothane

Follow up will be for the duration of the hip replacement surgery until fully conscious and for the subsequent in patient hospitalisation. Subsequent follow up will be at six weeks and one year.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

Pain will be assessed by asking open questions and performing an assessment of the amount of analgesia required.

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

1. Mobility will be assessed by using a specially designed questionnaire
2. Confusion will be assessed by using the Mini Mental Questionnaire

Completion date31/12/2013

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexAll
Target sample size at registration600
Key inclusion criteria1. Acute hip replacement surgery
2. Aged greater than 49
Key exclusion criteria1. Conservative treatment for hip fracture
2. Unsuitable for spinal or general anaesthesia
Date of first enrolment01/04/2007
Date of final enrolment31/12/2013

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust
Peterborough
PE3 6DA
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/08/2015 Yes No

Editorial Notes

10/06/2016: Publication reference added,
08/05/2013: The anticipated end date for this trial was updated from 01/04/2010 to 31/12/2013