RecruitingPhase 4

Effectiveness of Per-Operative Bupivicaine in Reducing Postoperative Pain at Port Site and Improving Mobility in Knee Arthoscopic Procedures

Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2026-03-10

Plain-language summary

The investigator's aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of per-operative bupivacaine infiltration at arthroscopic port sites in reducing post-operative pain compared to placebo in patients undergoing knee arthroscopic procedures.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria Either Male or Female Age range: 18-70 Years Patients scheduled to undergo elective knee arthroscopic procedures Able to understand the VAS pain scale Exclusion Criteria Either Male or Female Age range: 18-70 Years Patients scheduled to undergo elective knee arthroscopic procedures Able to understand the VAS pain scale Known hypersensitivity or allergy to bupivacaine or any local anesthetics Chronic pain conditions requiring regular pain medications History of drug abuse (mainly to opioids) Pregnant women Pre-existing impaired knee mobility No willing to participate in trial

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Postoperative Port Site Pain Score

Timeframe: 6 hours, 12 hours, and 24 hours postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07090928

SponsorKhyber Teaching Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06

Contact for this trial

Zeeshan Arif

+923475772757 zeeshanarif0061@gmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.