Which nerve block keeps you moving after knee surgery?

NCT ID NCT07739108

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain control after total knee replacement. The goal is to see if one block preserves leg muscle strength better, allowing earlier movement, while providing similar pain relief. Sixty adults scheduled for knee replacement will receive one of the two blocks, and their pain and muscle strength will be measured over 48 hours.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Two nerve blocks: suprainguinal fascia iliaca block (S-FIB) and adductor canal block (ACB), both ultrasound-guided, compared for postoperative pain control.
What this could lead to: If one block proves better, it could improve recovery after knee replacement by reducing pain while helping patients move sooner.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to all patients. Nerve blocks carry risks like infection or nerve damage, though rare.

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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.

ARTHROPLASTY ARTHROPLASTY REPLACEMENT, KNEE KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

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