New nerve block may speed recovery after hip surgery
NCT ID NCT06321718
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different nerve block techniques to control pain and help patients regain muscle strength after hip fracture surgery. 96 adults with a hip fracture received either a PENG block plus lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block or a supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block. Researchers measured how quickly patients could move their leg again and their pain levels.
What this could mean
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Active substance
nerve block procedure (PENG + LFCN block or S-FICB)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point to a better nerve block method for hip surgery that reduces pain and speeds up muscle recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 96 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over standard care may be modest.
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Assiut university, faculty of medicine
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, 71515, Egypt