Which nerve block eases hip fracture pain best before surgery?
NCT ID NCT07716358
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—fascia iliaca block and femoral nerve block—for controlling pain in people with a broken hip (proximal femur fracture) before they receive spinal anesthesia. The goal is to see which block provides better pain relief, helping patients get into position for the spinal injection more comfortably. The study includes adults with hip fractures who are otherwise healthy (ASA I or II) and excludes those with certain risks like bleeding disorders or allergies to the anesthetic.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- nerve block (fascia iliaca block or femoral nerve block) with local anesthetic (bupivacaine)
- What this could lead to
- If one block proves better, it could become the preferred method for easing pain before spinal anesthesia in hip fracture patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial, so results may not apply broadly. Both blocks carry rare risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Sughra Shafi Medical Complex
Chak Ninety-five North Branch, Punjab Province, 51600, Pakistan