Analgesic effects of adding BiFeS block to adductor canal block after ACL reconstruction

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In this randomized trial, adults undergoing unilateral ACL reconstruction receive either an adductor canal block (ACB) alone or ACB plus a biceps femoris short head (BiFeS) block to manage postoperative knee pain. The approach aims to improve analgesia while preserving leg strength, potentially reducing opioid needs after surgery. Outcomes focus on pain control in the early postoperative period and during rehabilitation, with safety monitored for nerve blocks and other adverse events. The study is conducted at Ankara Etlik City Hospital and targets patients aged 18–65 with ASA I–III status. Eligible participants provide informed consent and are randomized to one of the two blockade strategies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged 18-65 years
* Patients scheduled for elective unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery
* American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-III
* Patients who provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \<18 or \>65 years
* ASA physical status IV or higher
* Coagulopathy or ongoing anticoagulant therapy incompatible with peripheral nerve block
* Infection at the block injection site
* Patient refusal

Where it's running

• 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

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.