Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain in the ED (NCT07158736)
Ultrasound-Guided Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Patient with atraumatic knee pain without a large knee effusion on x-ray will be randomized to receive either a genicular nerve block (GNB) or standard of care in the emergency department.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Genicular nerve block with bupivacaine and corticosteroids (PROCEDURE)
- Standard of Care (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Hospital — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Presbyterian Medical Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- HUP Cedar — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (267) 624-4394
Email: umar.aulia@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
Explore by condition: All Knee Pain clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.