New study aims to find best pain relief combo for knee surgery patients

NCT ID NCT07288970

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two ways to manage pain after total knee replacement in 80 adults aged 65 and older. Both methods use a nerve block in the thigh (adductor canal block) plus either a block near the sacrum or one behind the knee. The goal is to see which combination provides longer-lasting pain relief, reduces the need for opioids, and helps patients move sooner after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: nerve block (local anesthetic ropivacaine)
What this could lead to: If this trial succeeds, it could point to a better way to manage pain after knee replacement, reducing opioid use and speeding up recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (80 people) comparing two established techniques. It may not show a clear winner, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Poznan University of Medical Sciences
RECRUITING

Poznan, 62-701, Poland

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