Knee surgery pain relief showdown: which block works best?
NCT ID NCT07433803
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (iPACK and BiFeS) to see which one controls pain better after total knee replacement. One hundred adults having knee surgery will receive one of the two blocks with a numbing medicine (bupivacaine). Researchers will measure pain scores, how much extra pain medicine is needed, and how quickly patients can get up and move 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
- bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If one block works better, it could mean less pain and quicker recovery after knee replacement surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (100 people) comparing two similar 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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Soma State Hospital
Manisa, Soma, 45500, Turkey (Türkiye)
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