Hip fracture pain study pulled before it began

NCT ID NCT06925789

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aimed to see if giving a nerve block before and after hip fracture surgery could reduce pain, confusion, and hospital stays in patients 65 and older. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no conclusions can be drawn.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Ropivacaine
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could reduce pain and confusion in elderly hip fracture patients, possibly shortening hospital stays.
What could go wrong: The study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results are available. It is unclear if nerve blocks improve outcomes in this group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

femoral neck fracture hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FRACTURES, HIP GERIATRIC LOCAL ANESTHESIA NERVE BLOCK

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