Nerve block or pills? study tests which works best for ACL pain
NCT ID NCT03365908
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two common ways to manage pain after ACL knee surgery: a nerve block (injection near the knee) versus oral pain medication. About 60 adults aged 18 to 45 having ACL reconstruction will take part. The goal is to see if both methods provide similar pain relief and help the knee recover equally well.
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UC Davis Health
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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