Nerve block vs IV pain meds for knee scope recovery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares a nerve block (TIPS block) with standard IV pain medicine to see which provides better pain relief after knee arthroscopy. It’s for relatively healthy adults ages 18–40 having this common knee surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You are scheduled for knee arthroscopy (a type of knee surgery using a tiny camera).
- You are in good health or have a well‑controlled medical condition (ASA I or II).
- You do not have a history of allergic reaction to the study drugs.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, active infection near the injection site, or a psychological condition that might interfere.
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