BLOCK-study: Better Local Orthopedic Pain Control After Knee Arthroplasty

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-85
SponsorJessa Hospital

About this trial

The goal of this study is to compare the anesthetic combination iPACK with femoral triangle block versus surgical LIA for unilateral TKA. We hypothesize that an iPACK block with femoral triangle block is non-inferior to surgical LIA. Furthermore, due to visualization of the relevant neural and vascular structures, the risk of accidental popliteal block, nerve damage or LAST with (a blindly performed) LIA could theoretically be reduced.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

ASA I-III

BMI 17-35 kg/m2

Patient is able to give informed consent

Patient is scheduled for TKA

Disqualifiers

Refusal of patient

Inability to communicate due to language or neurologic barriers

Bilateral TKA or unilateral knee arthroplasty

Use of atypical analgesics (gabapentin, pregabalin, …)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Locoregional anesthesia
  • Local Anesthetic Ropivacaine

Treatment groups

210 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators