Can a targeted nerve block tame Post-Surgery pain and curb opioid use?
NCT ID NCT07765095
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block, a type of regional nerve block, can reduce pain after surgery to repair a fractured hip socket (acetabulum). Adults undergoing this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the PENG block or no block, alongside standard pain medications. Researchers will compare pain scores, opioid use, and side effects to see if the block offers better pain control and safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block, a regional nerve block procedure
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this nerve block could become a standard way to ease pain and cut opioid use after hip socket fracture surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and the block may not provide meaningful pain relief or reduce opioid needs. There is also a risk of side effects or complications from the procedure itself.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Puerto Rico Medical Center
RECRUITINGSan Juan, 00935, Puerto Rico
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