Nerve blocks for pain after knee surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two nerve blocks—one to a muscle nerve and one to a skin nerve—to see which works better for pain after knee surgery. If you're having knee surgery, these blocks could help you recover with less pain and fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You had knee surgery with spinal anesthesia (numbing medicine in your back)
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have a bleeding or clotting disorder, nerve/muscle disease, or infection near the injection site
- You do not regularly use strong painkillers (opioids)
Quick eligibility check
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