Which nerve block eases hip fracture pain best?
NCT ID NCT07081867
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study compared two types of nerve blocks given before hip fracture surgery to see which provides better pain relief afterward. 77 older adults received either a sacral erector spinae plane block or a supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block. Researchers measured pain scores, opioid use, and how quickly patients could get up and walk.
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Locations
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Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Istanbul, Sisli, 34384, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If one block proves better, it could lead to less pain and faster recovery after hip fracture surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 77 elderly patients, so results may not apply to everyone. Both blocks are standard procedures with rare but possible complications like nerve injury or infection.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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