Knee surgery anesthesia showdown: which is safer for your heart?

NCT ID NCT07423754

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Education and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two common anesthesia methods for knee arthroscopy: spinal anesthesia and a lumbar/sciatic nerve block. Researchers want to see how each affects heart electrical signals and inflammation levels. The trial involves 80 adults aged 18-65 undergoing elective knee surgery.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors choose the safest anesthesia method for knee surgery patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at short-term effects.

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KNEE ARTHROSCOPY LUMBAR/SCIATIC BLOCK SPINAL ANAESTHESIA

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Şanliurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Education and Research Hospital

Sanliurfa, Şanlıurfa, 63000, Turkey (Türkiye)