Can a nerve block beat painkillers for Broken-Bone positioning?

NCT ID NCT07735884

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Hospital Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block or an intravenous painkiller provides better pain relief when positioning patients with a broken femur for spinal anesthesia. Moving the leg into the correct position can be very painful. The study includes 64 adults aged 18 to 60 scheduled for femur surgery. Pain levels are measured before and during positioning to see which method works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block with lidocaine and adrenaline, or intravenous tramadol
What this could lead to: If one method proves better, it could make the positioning process for spinal anesthesia less painful for people with a broken femur.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center trial, so results may not apply to all patients. Both treatments carry risks, such as allergic reactions or inadequate pain relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain Femoral Fractures femoral neck fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE PAIN FEMORAL FRACTURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Hospital, Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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