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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assiut University
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt
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