New nerve block aims to ease pain after hip surgery

NCT ID NCT07458360

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Konya Meram State Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether a specific nerve block, called FRONT, can help people recover better after total hip replacement surgery. 80 adults having hip replacement will be randomly assigned to receive either the FRONT block or standard pain medication. The main goal is to see if the block improves overall recovery quality, including pain and function, in the first two days after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: FRONT block (a nerve block injection)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give people having hip replacement a smoother, less painful recovery with fewer side effects from painkillers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 people. The nerve block may not improve recovery more than standard care, and there is a small risk of nerve damage or bleeding from the injection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, hip Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE HIP POSTOPERATIVE PAIN QUALITY OF RECOVERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Betul Kozanhan
RECRUITING

Konya, 42005, Turkey (Türkiye)

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