Which nerve block eases hip fracture pain best? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07513740

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Erzincan Binali Yildirim Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—the PENG block and the Deep Iliacus Plane Block—for pain relief during spinal anesthesia positioning and after hip fracture surgery. 75 adults aged 30-85 will receive one of the blocks plus standard pain medication. The goal is to see which block provides better pain control and reduces the need for extra painkillers.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If one block works better, it could improve pain control and comfort for patients with hip fractures during and after surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both blocks are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

femoral neck fracture hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIP SURGERY POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
RECRUITING

Erzincan, Merkez/Türkiye, 24000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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