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IPACK (interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee) block efficiency as aid for ACB (Adductor Canal block) in postoperative analgesia after total knee arthroplasty (pilot study)

IPACK (interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee) block efficiency as aid for ACB (Adductor Canal block) in postoperative analgesia after total knee arthroplasty (pilot study)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00019069
Enrollment
100
Registered
2019-11-11
Start date
2019-11-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Postoperative pain Postoperative mobility

Interventions

Group 1: Adductor canal block with Sol. Ropivacaine 0,375% 20 ml Group 2: Adductor canal block with Sol. Ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml + iPACK block with Sol. Ropivacaine 0,25% 30 ml

Sponsors

Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics / University of Latvia
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Planned, unilateral, total knee arthroplasty 2)Age 18-75 years 3)BMI 120 g/L 6)Patient is motivated to follow the rules of study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Allergy to drugs used in study 2)Myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, artificial cardiac pacemaker, neurological problems or problems of equilibrium 3)Continuous use of anticoagulants before operation 4)Steroid therapy during year before surgery 5)Active malignancy 6)Patient has been already included in a different study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain level while stationary and during movement, measured 24 hours after operation. Pain level is assesed using Numerical Pain Rating Scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain level while stationary and during movement, measured 6 hours , 48 hours and one week after operation. Pain level is assessed using Numerical Pain Rating Scale. Muscle strength in m.quadriceps femoris is assessed using Oxford scale at 6, 24 and 48 hours after operation. Lenght of stay is also assessed.

Countries

Latvia

Contacts

Public ContactSergejs Zadoroznijs

Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics / University of Latvia

sergejs.zadoroznijs@gmail.com+37167399400

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026