Nerve block may offer Opioid-Free pain relief for hip fractures in the ER

NCT ID NCT02381717

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIP FRACTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
St. Vincent's Hospital

Worcester, Massachusetts, 01608, United States

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