Which nerve block eases hip fracture pain best? small study investigates
NCT ID NCT06917807
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—pericapsular nerve group block and quadratus lumborum block—for pain relief when positioning hip fracture patients for spinal anesthesia. 42 adults were randomly assigned to one block. Researchers measured pain scores, need for extra pain medicine, and ease of positioning. The goal is to find which block works better for this specific step.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine (Marcaine)
- What this could lead to
- If one block proves better, it could make spinal anesthesia positioning less painful for hip fracture patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Pain relief varies by individual.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain Shams university
Cairo, Abassya, 00202, Egypt
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