Knee replacement recovery: which pain block gets you walking faster?
NCT ID NCT05487053
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two pain-relief methods after total knee replacement: a single injection into the adductor canal versus a continuous nerve block in the thigh. The goal is to see which approach helps patients walk farther and recover faster without increasing fall risk. About 220 adults scheduled for knee replacement will participate.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 220 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2028
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.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 * Planned primary total knee replacement * Planned neuraxial anesthesia * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Urgent surgery * Planned revision total knee replacement * Known allergic reaction to anesthetics * Confirmed localized infection at the puncture sites * Confirmed localized tumor at the puncture sites * Peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities * Parkinson's disease * Previously enrolled in this trial
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Hospital on Yauza
RECRUITINGMoscow, 111033, Russia
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