Could a tiny dose of dexmedetomidine improve pain relief after hip surgery?

NCT ID NCT07327372

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding dexmedetomidine to a standard nerve block (PENG block) can provide longer pain relief after hip surgery in adults aged 65 and older. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block alone or with dexmedetomidine. The goal is to see if the combination reduces pain, delays the need for extra painkillers, and speeds up recovery without increasing 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: dexmedetomidine
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a simple way to make nerve blocks last longer and reduce opioid use after hip surgery in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. Adding dexmedetomidine could also cause side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, hip

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARTHROPATHY OF HIP HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Poznan University of Medical Sciences
RECRUITING

Poznan, 62-701, Poland

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