Multimodal Analgesia vs. Femoral Block in ACL Surgery

Launched by ANKARA UNIVERSITY · Apr 17, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is comparing two different ways to manage pain after surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). One method involves giving a combination of medications through an intravenous (IV) line before surgery to control pain, while the other method uses a specific nerve block in the thigh area. The goal is to see which approach helps patients recover better and follow their rehabilitation program after the surgery.

To participate in this study, you need to be an adult between 18 and 65 years old and scheduled for ACL reconstruction surgery. You also need to be in generally good health, able to understand and agree to participate in the study, and not have certain medical conditions like obesity or a history of chronic pain. If you join the trial, you will be randomly assigned to one of the two pain management methods, and the researchers will monitor your recovery through various tests and pain assessments after the surgery. This study is currently looking for participants, and your involvement can help improve pain management strategies for future patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age: 18 years or older. Condition: Patients scheduled for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery.
• • ASA Classification: Patients classified as ASA I, II, or III. Orientation: Patients who are fully oriented and can cooperate with study procedures.
• • Consent: Patients capable of providing informed consent to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Informed Consent: Patients unable to provide informed consent. BMI: Patients with a BMI of ≥30 kg/m². Allergy: Known allergy to local anesthetics. Orientation and Cooperation: Patients who are not fully oriented or cannot cooperate with study procedures.
• • Additional Trauma: Patients with other traumatic injuries requiring opioid analgesia.
• • Neuropathic Pain History: Patients with a history of neuropathic pain. Chronic Pain Syndrome: Patients with a history of chronic pain syndrome.