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iPACK Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty

Phase 4
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Knee Disease
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Pain Chronic
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06087562
Lead Sponsor
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

This randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial seeks to evaluate the efficacy of the rehabilitation process of the Interspace between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Posterior Knee (iPACK) block in total knee arthroplasty.

Detailed Description

The Interspace between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Posterior Knee (iPACK) block, has been recently described and shows promise in providing analgesia to the knee joint. The effect of this block on postoperative rehabilitation is uncertain. This study aims to compare a preoperative iPACK block to a placebo block prior to total knee arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia. The primary outcome measure is verticalization, walking distance, ability to go out of bed, active lifting of the limb, range of motion in the hip joint, bending range of motion, and abduction range of motion. The secondary measure is postoperative pain assessment during rehabilitation.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
350
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients > 18 years old undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty
Exclusion Criteria
  • refusal to participate
  • < 18 yo
  • Chronic opioid use
  • localized infection

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
preop iPACK blockRopivacaine 0.5% Injectable Solution 20mLPatients will receive a preoperative ultrasound-guided Interspace between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Posterior Knee (iPACK) block with 20 mL 0.5% ropivacaine. Using appropriate sterile precautions, and procedural sedation with up to 2 mg IV midazolam, an ultrasound (Mindray TE9) equipped with either a linear 15-6 megahertz (MHz), or a curvilinear 5-2 MHz transducer (habitus-dependent) used to identify the distal femoral shaft and popliteal artery. After spinal anesthesia, a 22g 80 mm echogenic block needle (Stimuplex Ultra 360) is advanced lateral to medial, in-plane, from the anteromedial aspect of the knee, toward the space between the popliteal artery and femur. 20 mL 0.5% ropivacaine is injected into the space between the popliteal artery and femur. The needle is withdrawn, and the needle entry site is wiped clean.
preop placebo block0,9% normal saline 20mLPatients will receive a preoperative ultrasound-guided Interspace between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Posterior Knee (iPACK) block with 20 mL 0.5% ropivacaine. Using appropriate sterile precautions, and procedural sedation with up to 2 mg IV midazolam, an ultrasound (Mindray TE9) equipped with either a linear 15-6 megahertz (MHz), or a curvilinear 5-2 MHz transducer (habitus-dependent) used to identify the distal femoral shaft and popliteal artery. After spinal anesthesia, a 22g 80 mm echogenic block needle (Stimuplex Ultra 360) is advanced lateral to medial, in-plane, from the anteromedial aspect of the knee, toward the space between the popliteal artery and femur. 20 mL 0.9% normal saline is injected into the space between the popliteal artery and femur. The needle is withdrawn, and the needle entry site is wiped clean.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Opioid consumption 48 hours postoperatively24-48 hours postoperatively

intravenous morphine equivalents (mg)

Numerical Rating Scale [Range from 0:no pain to 10:the worst pain]5 th postoperative day

NRS (numerical rating scale from 0- no pain to 10- the worst pain)

Time to first opioid administration0-12 hours postoperatively

hours

Opioid consumption 24 hours postoperatively24 hours postoperatively

intravenous morphine equivalents (mg)

Opioid consumption 72 hours postoperatively48-72 hours postoperatively

intravenous morphine equivalents (mg)

Opioid consumption >72 hours postoperatively72-96 hours postoperatively

intravenous morphine equivalents (mg)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rehabilitation process - bending range of motion- active movement to 90 degrees- no pain- 1st day1st day postoperative day

bending range of motion- active movement to 90 degrees with no pain- (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Walking distance- by the balcony 5th day5th postoperative day

Walking distance- by the balcony (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Walking distance- impossible- bed bound 2nd day2nd postoperative day

Walking distance- impossible- bed bound (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - getting out of bed- with help 1st day1st postoperative day

getting out of bed with help (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - getting out of bed- with assistance 1st day1st postoperative day

getting out of bed with assistance (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - RANGE OF MOTION - CONTRACTURE IN THE KNEE JOINT - full extension- 2nd day2nd day postoperative day

CONTRACTURE IN THE KNEE JOINT - full extension (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - RANGE OF MOTION - flexion contracture IN THE KNEE JOINT - full extension- 5th day5th day postoperative day

flexion contracture IN THE KNEE JOINT (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - bending range of motion- passive movement to 45 degrees- no pain- 1st day1st day postoperative day

bending range of motion- passive movement to 45 degrees with no pain- (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - bending range of motion- passive movement to 45 degrees- with pain- 1st day1st day postoperative day

bending range of motion- passive movement to 45 degrees with pain- (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - bending range of motion- passive movement to 45 degrees- no pain- 2nd day2nd day postoperative day

bending range of motion- passive movement to 45 degrees with no pain- (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Verticalization by the balcony5th postoperative day

Verticalization by the balcony (binary outcome yes or no)

Rehabilitation process Walking distance- unlimited with crutches 5th day5th postoperative day

Walking distance- unlimited with crutches (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Verticalization with help2nd postoperative day

Verticalization- with help (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Verticalization - impossible 1st day1st postoperative day

Verticalization- impossible (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Walking distance- unlimited with crutches 1st day1st postoperative day

Walking distance- unlimited with crutches (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Walking distance- unlimited with crutches 2nd day2nd postoperative day

Walking distance- unlimited with crutches (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Walking distance- by the balcony 1st day1st postoperative day

Walking distance- by the balcony (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Verticalization with help 5th day5th postoperative day

Verticalization- with help (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Verticalization - impossible 2nd day2nd postoperative day

Verticalization- impossible (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Verticalization - impossible 5th day5th postoperative day

Verticalization- impossible (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Walking distance- by the balcony 2nd day2nd postoperative day

Walking distance- by the balcony (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process Walking distance- impossible- bed bound 1st day1st postoperative day

Walking distance- impossible- bed bound (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - getting out of bed- no problems 5th day5th postoperative day

getting out of bed with no problems (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - getting out of bed- with help 5th day5th postoperative day

getting out of bed with help (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - RANGE OF MOTION - CONTRACTURE IN THE KNEE JOINT - full extension- 1st day1st day postoperative day

CONTRACTURE IN THE KNEE JOINT - full extension (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - RANGE OF MOTION - flexion contracture IN THE KNEE JOINT - full extension- 1st day1st day postoperative day

flexion contracture IN THE KNEE JOINT (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - getting out of bed- no problems 1st day1st postoperative day

getting out of bed with no problems (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - getting out of bed- no problems 2nd day2nd postoperative day

getting out of bed with no problems (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - getting out of bed- with help 2nd day2nd postoperative day

getting out of bed with help (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - getting out of bed- with assistance 2nd day2nd postoperative day

getting out of bed with assistance (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - RANGE OF MOTION - CONTRACTURE IN THE KNEE JOINT - full extension- 5th day5th day postoperative day

CONTRACTURE IN THE KNEE JOINT - full extension (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - bending range of motion- passive movement to 45 degrees- with pain- 2nd day2nd day postoperative day

bending range of motion- passive movement to 45 degrees with pain- (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - bending range of motion- passive movement to 45 degrees- with pain- 5th day5th day postoperative day

bending range of motion- passive movement to 45 degrees with pain- (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - bending range of motion- active movement to 90 degrees- no pain- 5th day1st day postoperative day

bending range of motion- active movement to 90 degrees with no pain- (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - bending range of motion- active movement to 90 degrees- no pain- 2nd day2nd day postoperative day

bending range of motion- active movement to 90 degrees with no pain- (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - getting out of bed- with assistance 5th day5th postoperative day

getting out of bed with assistance (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - RANGE OF MOTION - flexion contracture IN THE KNEE JOINT - full extension- 2nd day2nd day postoperative day

flexion contracture IN THE KNEE JOINT (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - bending range of motion- passive movement to 45 degrees- no pain- 5th day5th day postoperative day

bending range of motion- passive movement to 45 degrees with no pain- (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - bending range of motion- active movement to 90 degrees- with pain- 1st day1st day postoperative day

bending range of motion- active movement to 90 degrees with pain- (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - bending range of motion- active movement to 90 degrees- with pain- 2nd day2nd day postoperative day

bending range of motion- active movement to 90 degrees with pain- (yes/no)

Rehabilitation process - bending range of motion- active movement to 90 degrees- with pain- 5th day5th day postoperative day

bending range of motion- active movement to 90 degrees with pain- (yes/no)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Poznan University of Medical Sciences

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Poznan, Wielkopolska, Poland

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