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Efficacy of adductor canal block (ACB) compared to ACB with infiltration of interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (IPACK) after knee replacement surgery - a prospective randomised controlled trial

Efficacy of adductor canal block (ACB) compared to ACB with infiltration of interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (IPACK) after knee replacement surgery - a prospective randomised controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00023090
Enrollment
105
Registered
2020-09-17
Start date
2020-09-18
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 M17

Interventions

Group 1: ACB with Sol. Ropivacaini 75mg-20ml before the operation Group 2: First ACB with Sol.Ropivacaini 75mg-20ml is done, continuing wth an additional iPACK block with Sol.Ropivacaini 75mg-30ml bef

Sponsors

Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - elective unilateral total knee arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis, - BMI <38 kg/m2, - ASA I-III, - patient is motivated to follow the protocol of the trial.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - bilateral total knee arthroplasty, - allergy or intolerance to the trial medication, - long-term use of anticoagulants before surgery, - steroid therapy in the last year, - active malignancy, - neurological or balance problems, - the patient is already in another study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative pain at rest using numeric pain rating scale at 7-8 AM of the first postoperative day

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Strength of quadriceps muscle using Oxford scale at 7-8 AM of of the first postoperative day

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