Comparing pain relief methods 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 prospective randomized study compares the effectiveness of two pain relief techniques, Adductor Canal Block (ACB) and Genicular Nerve Block (GNB), for patients aged 18-72 undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery under spinal anesthesia. The study aims to evaluate postoperative pain levels, opioid consumption, and patient satisfaction over a 24-hour period following surgery. Participants will be monitored for pain scores and overall satisfaction to determine which method provides better analgesia.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Voluntary willingness to participate in the study.
* Patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery (meniscus, ACL, arthroscopic intervention etc).
* ASA I-II-III classification.
* Aged between 18-72 years.
* No contraindications for regional anesthesia, and deemed suitable for regional anesthesia by the anesthesiologist.
* Undergoing surgery under spinal anesthesia.
* Fully oriented and able to cooperate.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Undergoing surgery under general anesthesia.
* Chronic analgesic use.
* Presence of an active infection at the procedure site.
* Outside the appropriate age range.
* Inability to comply with postoperative pain/NRS follow-ups.
* ASA IV-V classification.
* Non-voluntary patients.
* Pregnancy.

Where it's running

• Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Muzaffer Gencer
• Email: dr.m.gencer07@gmail.com
• Phone: +905059436459

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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.