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Extra nerve block may ease pain before hip surgery

NCT ID NCT07687290

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether adding a second nerve block to the standard one helps people with hip fractures feel less pain while being positioned for spinal anesthesia before surgery. The study compares the usual pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block alone versus the PENG block combined with a lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) block. Researchers will measure how quickly patients can be positioned and their pain scores. The goal is to find a better way to keep patients comfortable during this critical step.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bupivacaine and lidocaine (local anesthetics)
What this could lead to
If adding the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block works better, it could make positioning for spinal anesthesia less painful and more comfortable for hip fracture patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Nerve blocks carry risks like allergic reaction, bleeding, or infection.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 24 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-70 years. * ASA I-II. * Confirmed primary unilateral hip fracture. * Scheduled for surgery under spinal anesthesia. * Patients able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to local anesthetics. * Coagulopathy or on anticoagulant therapy. * Infection at injection site. * Pre-existing neurological deficits in the lower limbs. * Multiple trauma or polytrauma (If other injuries might interfere with positioning or pain scoring). * Previous surgery on the ipsilateral hip affecting anatomy or nerve distribution.

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Conditions

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hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hip fracture surgeries

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ain Shams University

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, Egypt

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