Can a Pre-Surgery chat reduce pain after a nerve block?

NCT ID NCT06042322

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study reviewed records of 166 knee replacement patients who received a nerve block for pain. Researchers compared pain scores 6-24 hours after the block wore off between two groups: one that received extra education about pain management before surgery and one that did not. The goal is to see if the educational intervention helps reduce pain after the nerve block resolves.

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Active substance
educational intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple educational chat before surgery helps patients manage pain better after a nerve block wears off.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study, so it can't prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to other surgeries or hospitals.

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