Combining two methods for pain relief after knee surgery

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

This study evaluates the effectiveness of using both intrathecal dexmedetomidine and an adductor canal block for managing pain after total knee arthroplasty. The adductor canal block targets specific nerves to provide localized pain relief, while dexmedetomidine offers additional analgesic and sedative effects. The goal is to enhance postoperative pain management, promote early mobilization, and reduce complications associated with knee surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age from 18 to 75 years.
* Both sexes.
* American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I-II.
* Scheduled for total knee arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with neurological or intellectual disability.
* History of allergy to local anesthetics or dexmedetomidine .
* Infection at the injection site.
* Prolonged use of analgesic or sedative medications.
* Coagulation abnormalities.
* Pregnancy.
* Obesity \[body mass index (BMI) \> 30 kg/m2\].

Where it's running

• Kafrelsheikh University
  Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sherif K Arafa, MD
• Email: Sherifhafez1980@gmail.com
• Phone: 00201005714014

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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.