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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hip fracture Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assiut university, faculty of medicine

    Asyut, Asyut Governorate, 71515, Egypt