Which nerve block eases knee replacement pain best?
NCT ID NCT07171931
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (genicular block and IPACK block) given alongside a standard adductor canal block to control pain after total knee replacement. 72 adults having knee surgery will receive one of the two blocks, and researchers will measure how much morphine they need afterward. The goal is to find which block provides better pain relief while preserving leg strength for early movement.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for POSTOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT IN TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If one block works better, it could improve pain relief and reduce opioid use after knee replacement, helping patients recover faster.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (72 patients) comparing two similar procedures. It may not find a clear winner, and results may not apply to all patients.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.