Scientists map thigh nerve block spot using ultrasound and cadavers
NCT ID NCT07247591
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to pinpoint the exact start and end of the adductor canal, a key area for numbing the thigh during knee surgery. Researchers will measure distances from the hip bone to the knee using ultrasound in 200 patients and compare these with measurements from cadavers. The goal is to create a simple formula to guide doctors to the best injection site, making nerve blocks more consistent and effective.
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 give doctors a more reliable way to locate the adductor canal for nerve blocks, potentially improving pain management after knee surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage anatomical study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not translate into better patient outcomes or work for all body types.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Nov 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
He study at Etlik City Hospital will include patients who meet the following criteria: ASA classification of 1, 2, or 3, indicating individuals who are healthy or have mild to moderate systemic disease without major functional limitation; a BMI below 35 to exclude participants with obesity-related comorbidities; and an age range of 18 to 65 to ensure a broad yet controlled sample while avoiding age-related confounding factors. All participants must also provide informed consent, confirming their understanding of the study's purpose, procedures, and potential risks.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: ASA 1-2-3 patients BMI \<35 Ages 18-65 Those willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: Those unwilling to participate in the study Pregnant women BMI \>35 ASA 4-5-6 patients
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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