Knee surgery pain showdown: which block wins?
NCT ID NCT05561881
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two types of nerve blocks—genicular nerve block and IPACK block—for pain relief after knee arthroscopy. Fifty adults aged 20-60 were enrolled. The main goal was to see which block provides better pain control in the first 24 hours after surgery. Both blocks use local anesthetic to numb the knee area.
What this could mean
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Active substance
local anesthetic
What this could lead to
If one block works better, it could improve pain control and reduce opioid use after knee surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both blocks are standard procedures, so no major new risks are expected.
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Assiut University
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt