Analgesia for knee arthroscopy: adductor canal block alone vs with BiFeS block
Official title: Comparison of Analgesic Effects of Adductor Canal Block Versus Adductor Canal Block Combined With BiFeS (Biceps Femoris Short Head) Block in Meniscopathy Surgery
Run by Ankara Etlik City Hospital · NCT07603323 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether adding a BiFeS block to the standard adductor canal block provides better pain relief after knee arthroscopy in adults.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 135 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ankara Etlik City Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 27, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 7, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 21, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07603323 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18-65 years undergoing meniscopathy/arthroscopic knee surgery with ASA I-III and BMI 18-30.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with ASA IV or higher, BMI outside 18-30, or those with bleeding disorders may not benefit or may be excluded due to safety risks.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study compares three analgesic approaches after meniscopathy surgery: adductor canal block (ACB) alone, ACB combined with a BiFeS block, and a control group. The aim is to determine if the BiFeS block adds pain relief while preserving motor function. Participants are adults aged 18-65 with ASA I-III and BMI 18-30, undergoing arthroscopic knee procedures. Analgesic efficacy and safety will be assessed to inform multimodal pain strategies for postoperative recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the BiFeS block added to ACB could provide stronger pain control and facilitate earlier mobilization after knee arthroscopy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous regional blocks show that multimodal approaches can improve analgesia, but the specific BiFeS addition is a newer approach with limited long-term outcome data.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-65 years * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score I-II-III * Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18-30 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 and over 65 years of age * ASA score IV and above * Patients with a history of bleeding diathesis * BMI below 18 or above 30 kg/m2
Where it's running
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Atakan Sezgi
- Email: kansezgi@gmail.com
- Phone: 00905323327000
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.