New hip block aims to cut opioid use after surgery

NCT ID NCT04301687

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a specific nerve block, called the femoral articular branch block, can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after hip replacement surgery. Half of the 95 participants will receive the nerve block, and the other half will receive a placebo. The goal is to see if this block improves recovery and reduces opioid use in the first 24 hours after surgery.

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