Phase 4
Completed N=68
Infrapatellar Nerve Block for Post-operative Knee Arthroscopy Pain Control
Internal Derangement of Knee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01279447 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
68
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Post op Pain Score — 5.5; 3.9 units on a scale
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve blocks are effective in decreasing analgesic use, promoting earlier mobility, and improving long term outcome scores after knee arthroscopy.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Post op Pain Score |
5.5; 3.9 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- planned knee arthroscopy with soft tissue intervention
- age 18+
- English speaking
Exclusion Criteria
- contraindications to nerve block: eg neuropathy, type 1 diabetes, coagulopathy
- knee arthroscopy with planned bony intervention
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01279447). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.