Comparing two types of nerve blocks for knee surgery in children

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 pilot clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of anterior femoral cutaneous nerve block (AFCNB) versus adductor canal block (ACB) in pediatric patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction. The study will assess postoperative functional outcomes, opioid requirements, pain intensity levels, sensory deficits, and patient-reported outcomes in children aged 8-18 years. By collecting this data, the researchers hope to inform a larger randomized controlled trial to further investigate these anesthesia techniques.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 8-18 years old at the time of surgery
* Patients 40kg and above
* ACL reconstruction of MPFL reconstruction surgery with participating surgeons

Exclusion Criteria:

* revision surgery
* bilateral surgery
* general anesthesia
* contraindications to any part of the study protocol
* relevant pre-existing neurological deficit
* chronic pain

Where it's running

• Hospital for Special Surgery
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kathryn DelPizzo, MD — Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
• Study coordinator: Marko Popovic
• Email: popovicm@hss.edu
• Phone: 646-797-8948

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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.