Can the right anesthesia get knee replacement patients moving faster?
NCT ID NCT07124494
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares three regional anesthesia techniques after total knee replacement to see which one helps patients regain knee movement best. Adults scheduled for knee replacement will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: spinal anesthesia with an epidural, a nerve block, or standard pain medication through an IV. The study measures knee range of motion, pain levels, and patient satisfaction in the first few days after surgery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- regional anesthesia techniques (combined spinal-epidural, adductor canal block, multimodal intravenous analgesia)
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves superior, it could help people recover better after knee replacement with less pain and more movement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Any anesthesia method carries risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Yasin Tire
RECRUITINGKonya, Meram, 42140, Turkey (Türkiye)
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