Knee surgery pain relief: which nerve block works best?

NCT ID NCT07092982

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: SB Istanbul Education and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain after total knee replacement. One method uses a combination of adductor canal and iPACK blocks, the other uses a suprainguinal fascia iliaca block. The goal is to see which provides better pain control, reduces opioid use, and lowers stress on the body. Fifty-two adults having knee replacement will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Bupivacaine (a numbing medicine)
What this could lead to: If one nerve block method proves better, it could lead to less pain and opioid use after knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 52 patients. Results may not apply to everyone, and both methods are already in use, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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ADDUCTOR CANAL BLOCK TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY ULTRASOUND GUIDED SUPRA-INGUINAL FASCIA ILIACA BLOCK

Contacts and locations

Locations

SB Istanbul Education and Research Hospital
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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