Nerve block beats opioids for hip fracture pain in ER study

NCT ID NCT06862154

First seen Dec 09, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested whether a numbing injection near the hip (femoral nerve block) works better than IV fentanyl for pain from a broken hip in the emergency room. 104 adults with hip fractures took part. The goal was to see which method provides faster and more effective pain relief with fewer side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Pendik, Turkey (Türkiye)

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