New pain block could keep hip surgery patients comfortable for days
NCT ID NCT07643792
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a single injection of a slow-release painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) into a nerve block can control pain for up to 72 hours after hip fracture surgery in older adults. The standard drug only lasts about 12 hours, often leading to more pain and opioid use. The trial will compare pain scores and opioid consumption in 148 patients aged 55 and older.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- liposomal bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide better pain control for up to 72 hours after hip surgery, reducing the need for opioids and lowering complication risks in older patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial (148 participants) comparing two types of nerve blocks, so results may not apply broadly. The long-acting drug may not prove significantly better than the standard short-acting one.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University First Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100034, China
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