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Knee surgery pain relief showdown: which block works best?

NCT ID NCT07433803

Symptom relief Sponsor: Soma State Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (iPACK and BiFeS) to see which one controls pain better after total knee replacement. One hundred adults having knee surgery will receive one of the two blocks with a numbing medicine (bupivacaine). Researchers will measure pain scores, how much extra pain medicine is needed, and how quickly patients can get up and move after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If one block works better, it could mean less pain and quicker recovery after knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (100 people) comparing two similar techniques. It may not show a clear winner, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

May 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for unilateral total knee arthroplasty * Patients aged between 18 and 75 years * Patients with ASA physical status I-III Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with neuropsychiatric disorders * Patients with obesity (BMI \> 30) * Presence of local infection at the site where the block will be performed * Patients with coagulation disorders * Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus * Opioid dependence * History of allergy to local anesthetic agents * Refusal to participate in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

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Postoperative pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Soma State Hospital

    Manisa, Soma, 45500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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