Nerve block may offer Opioid-Free pain relief for hip fractures in the ER
NCT ID NCT02381717
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether an ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block (using bupivacaine) works as well as standard opioid painkillers (like morphine) for people with hip fractures in the emergency department. 44 adults with moderate to severe pain were enrolled. The goal was to see if the nerve block could provide similar pain relief without the side effects of opioids.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
bupivacaine (nerve block) and morphine (opioid)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a nerve block is as good as or better than opioids for managing hip fracture pain in the ER, potentially reducing opioid use.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Nerve blocks carry risks like infection or allergic reaction, though rare.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01608, United States