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Nerve block eases pain before hip surgery

NCT ID NCT07556614

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether a nerve block given before spinal anesthesia can reduce pain when positioning hip fracture patients for surgery. 132 older adults took part, with half receiving the block and half not. Researchers measured pain levels at rest, during positioning, and after surgery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

132 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 60-80 years scheduled for hip fracture surgery under spinal anesthesia. * ASA physical status I-III * Patients able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients allergic to local anaesthetics * Patients with pre-existing neurological diseases * Patients with Coagulopathy or on Anticoagulants * Patients with fractures in other body parts * Local infection at the injection site * Failed or inadequate block * Conversion to General Anaesthesia

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Conditions

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hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hip fractures Spinal anesthesia Supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital

    Lahore, 54000, Pakistan

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