Extra nerve block may ease pain after knee replacement

NCT ID NCT06201195

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding a nerve block to the standard pain relief method improves pain control after total knee replacement. Fifty-eight adults having knee replacement under spinal anesthesia were split into two groups: one got the standard block, the other got the standard block plus an extra nerve block. Researchers measured pain scores, drain-site pain, and how soon patients needed additional painkillers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nerve block (anterior femoral cutaneous nerve block)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to better pain control after knee replacement surgery, especially around the drain site.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 58 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and nerve blocks carry risks like infection or temporary weakness.

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KNEE REPLACEMENT ARTHROPLASTY NERVE BLOCK PAIN MEASUREMENT

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Locations

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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