Status:
RECRUITING
Analgesic Efficacy of Blocking Nerve to Vastus Lateralis Muscle Versus Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve After Knee Surgeries
Lead Sponsor:
Kafrelsheikh University
Conditions:
Analgesia
Vastus Lateralis Nerve Block
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy and functional outcomes of blocking the nerve to the vastus lateralis (NVL) muscle versus the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN).
Detailed Description
Knee surgeries are associated with significant postoperative pain, which can impede early mobilization and prolong recovery. Recent advancements in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia have enabled m...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- Both sexes.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status from I to III.
- Underwent knee surgeries under spinal anesthesia.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy.
- Coagulopathy.
- Neuromuscular disorders.
- Hematological disorders.
- Mental disorders.
- History of multiple traumas or anesthesia drug allergies.
- Local skin infection at the block site.
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 40.
- Opioid analgesics or abusing opioids.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 5 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06809842
Start Date
February 5 2025
End Date
July 30 2025
Last Update
February 6 2025
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Kafrelsheikh University
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt, 33516