Knee numbing showdown: which nerve block works best?
NCT ID NCT07444827
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests two different methods of numbing the front-inside of the knee in healthy volunteers. One method targets the saphenous nerve, while the other also targets an additional nerve to the knee muscle. The goal is to see which approach provides better numbness without weakening the thigh muscle too much. Results will help improve pain relief for people undergoing knee surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 25 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2027
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Able to provide written informed consent * Able and willing to comply with study procedures and \~6-hour visit * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status 1 or 2 * Weight \>70 kg Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \>35 kg/m² * Use of analgesics within 24 hours before the procedure * History of thigh trauma or surgery * Pregnant or planning pregnancy * Lower extremity deformities/tattoos interfering with block performance * Systemic neuromuscular disease * Contraindications to regional anesthesia (e.g., infection, allergy, challenging sonoanatomy) * Other health conditions that would affect safe participation
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