Knee replacement patients may get faster recovery with continuous nerve block
NCT ID NCT05100706
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a continuous nerve block using the anesthetic ropivacaine can improve recovery after total knee replacement surgery. Sixty patients received either the active nerve block or a placebo. The goal was to see if the continuous block provides better pain relief and quality of recovery compared to a single shot.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ropivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide better pain control and faster recovery for people undergoing knee replacement surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The nerve block may not improve recovery significantly and carries risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mount Sinai Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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