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Nerve block showdown: which technique eases ACL surgery pain best?
NCT ID NCT07702552
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve block approaches for controlling pain after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. One method uses an adductor canal block combined with an iPACK block, while the other uses a femoral triangle block combined with selective tibial and obturator nerve blocks. Researchers will measure pain scores, morphine use, and patient satisfaction in 100 adults undergoing ACL reconstruction to see which technique offers better pain relief and recovery.
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- Active substance
- ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (adductor canal block, iPACK block, femoral triangle block, tibial nerve block, obturator nerve block) with levobupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves better, it could lead to more effective pain control and faster recovery after ACL reconstruction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center study with 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Both techniques are already in use, so the difference may be small.
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