Comparing two knee nerve blocks for pain relief
Treatments studied
This study compares two ways of numbing the knee using a nerve block that targets a specific nerve in the thigh. It aims to see which method works better for pain relief, and you'll be monitored for about 6 hours after the injection.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You must be in generally good health (classified as ASA 1 or 2) — no severe or limiting medical conditions.
- You must weigh more than 70 kg (about 154 pounds).
- You cannot be very overweight (BMI must be 35 or lower).
- You must not have taken any pain medication in the 24 hours before the procedure.
- You must have no history of thigh injury or surgery, and no conditions that would make a nerve block risky (like infection or allergy).
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