Comparing pain relief methods after knee replacement
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after total knee replacement: one uses a long-lasting numbing medicine, the other uses extra medications during nerve blocks. The goal is to find which method provides better pain relief and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for a first-time total knee replacement.
- You will have spinal anesthesia with a specific numbing medicine (ropivacaine).
- You have not been taking high doses of strong pain pills (like oxycodone) daily for more than 6 months.
- You are not allergic to common pain and anesthesia medications.
- Your health status is stable enough to be classified as ASA 1, 2, or 3 (your doctor can confirm).
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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