Can a targeted nerve block cut opioid use after hip surgery?

NCT ID NCT07770932

NEW Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Summary

This study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve block methods for pain relief after hip replacement surgery. One method targets deep muscles, while the other blocks nerves around the hip joint and thigh. The goal is to see which approach better reduces opioid use and pain while preserving leg strength. Sixty adults undergoing hip arthroplasty will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Bupivacaine, a local anesthetic, given as nerve blocks
What this could lead to: If one nerve block technique proves better, it could lead to improved pain management after hip surgery, reducing opioid use and speeding up recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study, so results may not apply to all patients. Nerve blocks carry risks like temporary leg weakness or rare complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medipol Mega University Hospital
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Bagcilar, 34214, Turkey (Türkiye)

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