Pain relief after knee arthroscopy: numbing injection with added medication
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding dexmedetomidine to a numbing injection (bupivacaine) inside the knee joint provides better pain relief after arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. It aims to help patients recover more comfortably after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I or II).
- You are scheduled for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction through knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery).
- You do not have kidney failure, liver failure, heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or an allergy to the study drugs (dexmedetomidine or bupivacaine).
- You have not taken NSAIDs or other painkillers in the 24 hours before surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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