Nerve block for knee replacement pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a nerve block called the sacral erector spinae plane block to see if it improves pain control after total knee replacement surgery. If you're having a knee replacement and staying in the hospital overnight, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are scheduled for a knee replacement on one side and will stay in the hospital for at least one night
- You do not have any bleeding problems or take blood thinners
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines
- You do not have dementia or a serious ongoing infection
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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