New pain block combo may reduce morphine use after knee surgery
NCT ID NCT07336901
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two different combinations of nerve blocks to control pain after total knee replacement. 86 adults aged 40-80 will receive either a standard block plus an IPACK block or a standard block plus a new gastrosoleus block. The goal is to see which approach lowers pain scores and reduces the need for morphine.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 86 people
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- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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40 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of ASA class I to III of both sexes * undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty * 40-80 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal * History of coagulopathies * Severe renal insufficiency * Preexisting lower limb neurological abnormality * Known allergic history to any of the drugs used in this study
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