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The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of femoral triangle block (FTB) and adductor canal block (ACB) on early quadriceps function after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
The main question it aims to answer is whether FTB causes more early quadriceps functional impairment than ACB under a standardized multimodal analgesia protocol.
Researchers will compare FTB and ACB using a composite binary functional outcome measured 6 hours after block completion. Quadriceps functional impairment is defined as the inability to perform a structured straight leg raise or quadriceps muscle strength <50% of the preoperative baseline.
Participants will be randomly assigned to receive ultrasound-guided FTB or ACB. All participants will also receive a popliteal plexus block and standardized multimodal analgesia.
This is a single-center, randomized, parallel-group clinical trial designed to compare the postoperative effects of femoral triangle block (FTB) and adductor canal block (ACB) on early quadriceps function after primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA). A total of 136 adult participants are planned for enrollment at Daiyukai General Hospital.
Participants will be randomly assigned to receive ultrasound-guided FTB or ultrasound-guided ACB as part of a standardized multimodal analgesia protocol. In all participants, a popliteal plexus block will also be performed to standardize posterior knee analgesia.
The primary outcome is quadriceps functional impairment at 6 hours after block completion, assessed using a composite binary functional outcome defined as the inability to perform a structured straight leg raise or normalized isometric quadriceps muscle strength <50% of the preoperative baseline.
Secondary outcomes include quadriceps functional impairment at 24 hours after block completion using the same composite definition, postoperative pain intensity, rescue analgesic consumption, early mobilization and rehabilitation-related measures, active knee range of motion, time to achieve active knee flexion of at least 120 degrees, and ultrasound-assessed local anesthetic spread.
The study aims to determine whether FTB results in greater early motor impairment than ACB under a standardized multimodal analgesia protocol while maintaining clinically appropriate postoperative analgesia.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Femoral Triangle Block (FTB) Group | Experimental | Ultrasound-guided femoral triangle block with standardized multimodal analgesia including popliteal plexus block. |
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| Adductor Canal Block (ACB) Group | Active Comparator | Ultrasound-guided adductor canal block with standardized multimodal analgesia including popliteal plexus block. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Femoral Triangle Block (FTB) Group | Procedure | Ultrasound-guided femoral triangle block performed as part of a standardized multimodal analgesia protocol for total knee arthroplasty. A total of 10 mL of 0.25% levobupivacaine is injected in the femoral triangle to achieve sensory blockade of the saphenous nerve, the nerve to vastus medialis, and surrounding structures. The injection is performed at the distal femoral triangle under ultrasound guidance, targeting the perineural space adjacent to the relevant nerve branches. In all participants, a popliteal plexus block using 15 mL of 0.25% levobupivacaine is additionally performed to standardize posterior knee analgesia. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Participants with quadriceps functional impairment at 6 hours after block completion | Composite binary functional outcome defined as the inability to perform a structured straight leg raise (SLR) or normalized isometric quadriceps muscle strength <50% of the preoperative baseline. The outcome will be reported as the percentage of participants with quadriceps functional impairment. | 6 hours after block completion |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Participants with quadriceps functional impairment at 24 hours after block completion | Composite binary functional outcome defined as the inability to perform a structured SLR or normalized isometric quadriceps muscle strength <50% of the preoperative baseline. The outcome will be reported as the percentage of participants with quadriceps functional impairment. | 24 hours after block completion |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Norihiro Sakai, MD, PhD | Contact | +81-586-72-1211 | dykmasui@gmail.com | |
| Tomohiro Michino, MD, PhD | Contact | +81-586-72-1211 | dykmasui@gmail.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Norihiro Sakai, MD, PhD | Department of Anesthesiology, Daiyukai General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Department of Anesthesiology, Daiyukai General Hospital | Recruiting | Ichinomiya | Aichi-ken | 491-8511 | Japan |
There are no plans to make individual participant data available to other researchers.
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Randomized, double-blind, parallel-group trial with two intervention arms (FTB and ACB).
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| Adductor Canal Block (ACB) Group | Procedure | Ultrasound-guided adductor canal block performed as part of a standardized multimodal analgesia protocol for total knee arthroplasty. A total of 10 mL of 0.25% levobupivacaine is administered in a divided manner within the proximal adductor canal, targeting both the saphenous nerve within the canal and the nerve to vastus medialis running adjacent to the canal. The injection is performed under ultrasound guidance to achieve selective sensory blockade while minimizing motor involvement. In all participants, a popliteal plexus block using 15 mL of 0.25% levobupivacaine is additionally performed to standardize posterior knee analgesia. |
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| Participants able to perform a structured straight leg raise at 6 and 24 hours after block completion | Ability to perform a structured straight leg raise (SLR), assessed using the predefined study procedure. The outcome will be reported as the percentage of participants able to perform the structured SLR. | 6 and 24 hours after block completion |
| Normalized isometric quadriceps muscle strength at 6 and 24 hours after block completion | Normalized isometric quadriceps muscle strength, expressed as a percentage of the preoperative baseline (%MVIC). Higher values indicate greater preservation of quadriceps strength. | 6 and 24 hours after block completion |
| Postoperative pain intensity at rest on the Numeric Rating Scale | Pain intensity at rest assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst pain imaginable; higher scores indicate worse pain. Pain will be assessed postoperatively after patient awakening. | 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 hours after surgery |
| Postoperative pain intensity during active knee movement on the Numeric Rating Scale | Pain intensity during active knee movement assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst pain imaginable; higher scores indicate worse pain. Pain will be assessed postoperatively after patient awakening. | 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 hours after surgery |
| Participants requiring any rescue analgesic during the first 24 postoperative hours | Proportion of participants who receive at least one rescue analgesic during the first 24 postoperative hours. Rescue analgesia is permitted when the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain score is 5 or higher or when the participant requests additional analgesia. Allowed rescue analgesics include loxoprofen, acetaminophen, diclofenac suppository, and intramuscular pentazocine. The choice of rescue agent is left to the treating clinical team, and no fixed sequence of rescue analgesics is mandated. | Within the first postoperative 24 hours |
| Number of rescue analgesic administrations during the first 48 postoperative hours | Total number of rescue analgesic administrations per participant during the first 48 postoperative hours. Rescue analgesia is permitted when the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain score is 5 or higher or when the participant requests additional analgesia. Allowed rescue analgesics include loxoprofen, acetaminophen, diclofenac suppository, and intramuscular pentazocine. The choice of rescue agent is left to the treating clinical team, and no fixed sequence of rescue analgesics is mandated. | Within the first postoperative 48 hours |
| Time to first mobilization | Time from block completion to the first documented mobilization attempt. | Within 24 hours after block completion |
| Ability to stand during the first postoperative rehabilitation session | Proportion of participants able to complete supported standing during the first routine postoperative rehabilitation session, as assessed and documented by a physical therapist. | Postoperative day 1 |
| Walking distance during routine postoperative rehabilitation | Distance ambulated in meters during supervised postoperative rehabilitation sessions, as assessed and documented by a physical therapist. | From postoperative days 1 to 7 |
| Active knee flexion angle of the operated knee | Active knee flexion angle of the operated knee, measured in degrees by rehabilitation staff using a goniometer during routine postoperative rehabilitation assessment. Higher values indicate greater knee flexion. | Postoperative days 1, 2, 3, and 7 |
| Active knee extension deficit angle of the operated knee | Active knee extension deficit angle of the operated knee, measured in degrees by rehabilitation staff using a goniometer during routine postoperative rehabilitation assessment, where 0 degrees indicates full knee extension and higher values indicate greater residual extension limitation. | Postoperative days 1, 2, 3, and 7 |
| Time to achieve active knee flexion of at least 120 degrees | Number of days required to achieve active knee flexion of the operated knee of at least 120 degrees, based on routine postoperative rehabilitation assessment by rehabilitation staff using a goniometer. | Up to postoperative day 7 |
| Cranial spread of local anesthetic from the injection point | Cranial spread of local anesthetic from the injection point, measured in centimeters on ultrasound immediately after block completion. Higher values indicate greater cranial spread of the injectate. | Immediately after block completion |
| Caudal spread of local anesthetic from the injection point | Caudal spread of local anesthetic from the injection point, measured in centimeters on ultrasound immediately after block completion. Higher values indicate greater caudal spread of the injectate. | Immediately after block completion |
| ID | Term |
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| D010149 | Pain, Postoperative |
| ID | Term |
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| D011183 | Postoperative Complications |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
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| D044382 | Population Groups |
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| D003710 | Demography |
| D011154 | Population Characteristics |
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