Effectiveness of the Sacral Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Observational Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the analgesic efficacy and postoperative recovery of two locoregional anesthesia combinations in patients \> 18 years (ASA I-III), scheduled for unilateral TKA under spinal anesthesia with expected hospitalization \> 24 hours: * ACB + sacral ESP block * ACB + iPACK block The main question it aims to answer is: Does the ACB + sacral ESP block combination produce effective postoperative recovery and analgesic effect? Participants already taking ACB + sacral ESP block as part of their regular peri-operative care for TKA will be followed in the postoperative period for 48 hours.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Adults \>18 years

• ASA I-III

• scheduled for unilateral TKA with expected hospitalization \> 24 hours

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
San Giovanni Crotone Hospital
RECRUITING
Crotone
Contact Information
Primary
Tommaso Sorrentino, Anesthesiology
tommaso.sorrentino@asp.crotone.it
+393277038017
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-07-16
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 126
Treatments
ACB/iPACK
combination of adductor canal block (saphenous) and infiltration between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Knee (iPACK) block
ACB/sacral ESP
combination of adductor canal block (saphenous) and sacral erector spinae plane (ESP) block
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: San Giovanni di Dio Hospital

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