Knee block mystery: does it reach the sciatic nerve?

NCT ID NCT07301476

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looks at how often a numbing injection given for knee surgery spreads to nearby leg nerves. Researchers will test sensation and movement in 70 adults after the block. The goal is to understand why the block works so well, which could lead to better pain control after knee surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Department of Anesthésia, CHU Raymond Poincaré - APHP

    RECRUITING

    Boulogne-Billancourt, 92100, France

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