Nerve block beats opioids for hip fracture pain in ER study
NCT ID NCT06862154
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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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Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Pendik, Turkey (Türkiye)
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