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Knee surgery pain relief: could a simple nerve block cut opioid use?

NCT ID NCT07589127

Symptom relief Sponsor: Helse Møre og Romsdal HF Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a genicular nerve block given before knee replacement surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioids. About 70 adults with knee osteoarthritis will receive either the nerve block or a placebo injection. Researchers will track pain levels, opioid use, and recovery for three months after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ropivacaine (local anesthetic)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce pain and opioid use after knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The nerve block may not provide significant benefit over placebo.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 70 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Symptomatic knee OA grade II-IV according to the Kellgren-Lawrence classification system scheduled for primary total knee arthroplasty * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status grade I-III * Able to provide written informed consent * Able to undergo surgery under spinal anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 or older than 80 years * ASA physical status IV * Allergy to local anesthetics * Revision surgery * Chronic opioid use (\> 3 months) * Coagulopathy * Cognitive impairment * Inability to comply with study procedures * Patients scheduled for day care surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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Genicular nerve block Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee Total knee arthroplasty

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nordmøre and Romsdal Hospital (SNR)

    RECRUITING

    Hjelset, Møre og Romsdal, 6412, Norway

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