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Arthropathy of KneeNCT06125067

Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block and IPACK Block in Total Knee Arthroplasty

An observational study of Arthropathy of Knee and Analgesia, run by Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The investigators sought to compare the effectiveness of postoperative pain control between the standard intravenous multimodal analgesia procedure used in managing patients undergoing total knee surgery, who experience severe postoperative analgesia needs, and multimodal analgesia procedures that incorporate… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 89 years
Conditions the study is for
Arthropathy of Knee, Analgesia
What is being tested?
no peripheral block, Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block and iPACK Block
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
120 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Apr 2024to 1 Dec 2024
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 89 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: In our study, which is planned as a retrospective file scanning and postoperative regional anesthesia follow-up form review, all patients who have undergone elective total knee arthroplasty surgery of Ankara Atatürk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital in the last 1 year (between 01 March 2022 and 31 March 2023) will be included in the study. It is planned to examine 120 patient files in total.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients who have undergone elective total knee surgery
  • ASA I-III patients

Who cannot join

  • Those <30 kg
  • People under 18 years of age
  • Patients with missing follow-up forms
  • Patients with a history of chronic opioid or corticosteroid use
  • Patients with a history of inflammatory gonathrosis
  • Patients with synovectomy operation history

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Ankara Atatürk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital

    Ankara, Keçiören, 06290

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Comparison of the Efficacy of Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block and IPACK Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty Operation

The investigators sought to compare the effectiveness of postoperative pain control between the standard intravenous multimodal analgesia procedure used in managing patients undergoing total knee surgery, who experience severe postoperative analgesia needs, and multimodal analgesia procedures that incorporate ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks (Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block or iPACK Block) during postoperative follow-up. The aim is to determine which procedure is more effective.

Read the detailed description

All patients who received a total knee replacement surgery conducted by orthopaedic surgeons at the operating theatre of Health Sciences University Ankara Atatürk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital and underwent postoperative pain assessment by anaesthetists will be retrospectively reviewed as part of the study.

Postoperative pain management follow-up for patients who have undergone surgical procedures at Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic is standard practice during patients hospitalization. Patients who have undergone painful and significant surgical procedures are typically given postoperative patient-controlled analgesia devices and are administered intravenous painkillers that are under the patient's control. As part of multimodal analgesia procedure, the investigators apply peripheral nerve blocks routinely to eligible patients, provided that the necessary criteria are met. Once the postoperative Anesthesiology and Reanimation clinic's follow-up form, the regional anaesthesia follow-up form, is completed, patients receive coordinated follow-up care from anaesthesiologists and surgical physicians in postoperative ward to monitor analgesic requirements and increase patient satisfaction. Hourly monitoring ensures that patients receive optimal care.

The aims of study to examine the effectiveness of these procedures. The investigators will include all patients who received elective total knee arthroplasty surgery in the operating room of Ankara Atatürk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital within the past year (between 01 March 2022 and 31 March 2023) in retrospective file review and postoperative pain follow-up study.

Being tested
no peripheral block, Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block, iPACK Block
Keywords
Total Knee Arthroplasty, iPACK Block, Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block, Postoperative Pain, Peripheral Nerve Block
Medical subject headings
Agnosia, Pain, Postoperative

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • no peripheral blockProcedure or surgery

    No peripheral block was applied. Standard multimodal analgesia method was applied.

  • Fascia Iliaca Compartment BlockProcedure or surgery

    Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block is performed with the patient in a supine position. A high-frequency (6-14 MHz) linear ultrasound probe is positioned transversely to locate the femoral artery in the inguinal crease. The hyperechoic femoral nerve is usually visualized lateral to the femoral artery, between the iliopsoas and fascia iliaca. The probe is manoeuvred in a cranial and caudal direction to capture high-quality images of the femoral nerve and fascia iliaca. Identification of the triangular-shaped sartorius muscle and anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) is achieved by lateral movement of the probe. Post-skin disinfection, the needle tip is directed just beneath the fascia iliaca. Local anaesthetic is administered following negative pressure aspiration into the area. The local anaesthetic spreads towards the femoral nerve medially and towards the iliac process laterally.

  • iPACK BlockProcedure or surgery

    During the iPACK procedure, the patient assumes a supine position with the lower extremity flexed at the knee and abducted at the hip (in frog-leg position). The ultrasound transducer is placed in the lower third of the medial thigh, and then pushed backward and downward to visualize the gap between the popliteal artery and the femoral shaft, straight above the femoral condyles. After ensuring that the needle tip is placed 2 cm beyond the lateral border of the artery, local anaesthetic solution is administrated in divided doses to infiltrate the tissue space. The needle is then withdrawn after confirming negative aspiration.

Study groups in NCT06125067
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Control Group (no peripheral block applied)No peripheral block was applied to this group and it was accepted as the control group. Standard multimodal analgesia and rescue analgesia according to NRS score were applied to each group
Receives: Procedure: no peripheral block
Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block GroupFascia Iliaca Compartment block was applied to this group under ultrasound guidance. Standard multimodal analgesia and rescue analgesia according to NRS score were applied to each group.
Receives: Procedure: Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block
iPACK Block GroupiPACK block was applied to this group under ultrasound guidance. Standard multimodal analgesia and rescue analgesia according to NRS score were applied to each group.
Receives: Procedure: iPACK Block

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)

    NRS was used to assess postoperative pain. The NRS is a segmented numerical version of the visual analog scale (VAS), in which the respondent chooses an integer (0-10 integer) that best reflects the intensity of his pain. It is considered a one-dimensional measure of pain intensity in adults. It is an 11-point numerical scale. It ranges from "0" representing no pain to "10" representing extreme pain.

    Measured: postoperative 24 hours score change

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. 5-point likert satisfaction scale

    The patient's satisfaction with postoperative pain treatment will be recorded. 5 options; very dissatisfied, dissatisfied, neither dissatisfied or satisfied, satisfied, very satisfied

    Measured: postoperative 24th hour

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Nov 2023
  2. Study start1 Apr 2024
  3. Primary completion31 Jul 2024
  4. Study completion1 Dec 2024

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
120 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06125067
Sponsor's protocol ID
2012-KAEK-15/2719
Status last verified
Dec 2024
First submitted
4 Nov 2023
Last updated
12 Dec 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Arthropathy of Knee and Analgesia, run by Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Dec 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) (time frame: postoperative 24 hours score change). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Dec 2024.

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