Comparing nerve stimulation and standard care for pain relief after knee surgery
Percutaneous Femoral Nerve Neuromodulation for Postoperative Analgesia and Functional Recovery Following Knee Arthroplasty.
This study is testing if a new way of stimulating a nerve can help people feel less pain and recover better after knee surgery compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital General Universitario de Valencia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Valencia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05971095 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous femoral nerve neuromodulation combined with a femoral nerve block in improving pain management and functional recovery in patients undergoing knee arthroplasty. Participants will undergo a procedure where electrodes are placed near the femoral nerve to assess the impact on quadriceps contraction force and analgesia compared to a control group receiving standard care. The study focuses on measuring the differences in postoperative pain relief and recovery outcomes between the two approaches.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are undergoing knee arthroplasty and can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients under 18, those with cognitive impairments, or contraindications for regional anesthesia may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved pain management and faster recovery for patients after knee surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While similar neuromodulation techniques have shown promise in pain management, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years * Those who sign the informed consent * Not pregnant * Cognitive capacity that allows subjective postoperative evaluations. Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years old * IC rejection or withdrawal * Pregnancy * Cognitive impairment * Contraindication for Regional Anesthesia
Where this trial is running
Valencia
- Hospital General Universitario de Valencia — Valencia, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ferran Marques Peiro, Md
- Email: fermarpei@gmail.com
- Phone: 34671364792
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.