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Nerve block could cut opioid need after hip fracture surgery

NCT ID NCT07716540

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a specific nerve block, called the deep iliacus plane block, can reduce the amount of opioid pain medication needed after hip fracture surgery. Half of the participants receive the real block with bupivacaine, while the other half receive a sham (fake) block. The goal is to see if this approach leads to less pain and fewer opioid-related side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
an ultrasound-guided deep iliacus plane block using bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If effective, this nerve block could reduce the need for opioid painkillers after hip fracture surgery, leading to faster recovery and fewer side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The block may not provide significant pain relief over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Health Science University İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Education and Training Hospital

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)

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