Comparing Spinal Anesthesia With 1% Chloroprocaine Versus 1% Mepivacaine in Patients Undergoing Outpatient Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

This study or clinical trial looking to compare 2 types of freezing medications injected into the spinal fluid at the lower back between the vertebrae in patients going to have total knee replacement surgery to check for early legs movement, early discharge from recovery room, walking and hospital discharge. This could save hospital cost of such procedures.

NCT Number	NCT07239999
Lead Sponsor	Nova Scotia Health Authority
Conditions	Recovery Period, Anesthesia
Enrollment	170 participants
Start Date	2026-03-31
Primary Completion	2027-04-04 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-06-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-06