Could a simple injection save lives after hip fracture?
NCT ID NCT06795724
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a PENG block (a numbing injection near the hip) can lower inflammation and 30-day death risk in patients over 65 having hip fracture surgery. Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation and pain levels in 60 patients. The goal is to see if this nerve block improves recovery and survival.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine (local anesthetic)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this nerve block could reduce dangerous inflammation and improve survival after hip surgery in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 60 patients. Results may not apply to all elderly patients, and the block carries rare risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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