New pain block could cut morphine use after hip surgery
NCT ID NCT05250492
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two ways to manage pain during hip replacement surgery: an ultrasound-guided nerve block (PENG block) versus injecting anesthetic directly into the joint. The study includes 60 adults scheduled for anterior hip replacement under general anesthesia. The main goal is to see which method reduces the need for morphine right after surgery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- ultrasound-guided PENG block (pericapsular nerve group block) with anesthetic
- What this could lead to
- If the PENG block proves better, it could become the standard method for controlling pain after hip replacement, reducing reliance on morphine.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage comparison, so results may not apply to all patients or surgical approaches. The PENG block might not offer significant advantages over the simpler infiltration method.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Jean-François Oudet
Lanester, 56600, France
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