New study aims to improve pain relief after hip surgery in seniors

NCT ID NCT07327931

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares three versions of a nerve block (PENG block) for pain after hip surgery in adults aged 65 and older. All patients receive the same base anesthetic, but some get added medications (dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine) either through an IV or near the nerves. The goal is to see which combination provides the longest pain relief and reduces the need for opioid painkillers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Ropivacaine, dexamethasone, and dexmedetomidine
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify a more effective nerve block formula for older adults having hip surgery, leading to better pain control and less reliance on strong opioids.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial (120 participants) comparing different drug combinations. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and the best combination might not be clearly better than others.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, hip

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS HIP PAIN CHRONIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Poznan University of Medical Sciences
RECRUITING

Poznan, 62-701, Poland

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