Comparing two knee pain blocks after knee replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two different ways to numb the knee after total knee replacement surgery, to find which gives better pain relief. If you are having a knee replacement and want to help find better pain control, this may be an option.
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Who can take part
- You are having a total knee replacement surgery.
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health conditions (ASA I–III).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 35.
- No allergies to bupivacaine or dexamethasone.
- No bleeding disorders or medications that affect blood clotting.
- No existing nerve damage in the leg, and no severe heart, lung, or uncontrolled diabetes.
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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