New study aims to ease knee surgery pain without opioids

NCT ID NCT07130552

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two different nerve block combinations to control pain after total knee replacement. 120 adults will receive either a popliteal plexus block or a distal IPACK block, both combined with a femoral triangle block. The goal is to see which approach reduces opioid use and improves early recovery.

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 successful, this could identify a better nerve block technique to reduce pain and opioid use after knee replacement surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (120 people) comparing two similar techniques. The results may not apply to all patients, and there is a risk of nerve block side effects like weakness or rare allergic reactions.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Karaman Training and Research Hospital, Karaman, Karaman 70200

    RECRUITING

    Karaman, 70200, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••