Nerve block showdown: which eases hip fracture surgery pain best?
NCT ID NCT07717463
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks—the newer PENG block and the traditional femoral nerve block—given before spinal anesthesia for hip fracture surgery. The goal is to see which one better reduces pain and helps patients sit comfortably for the spinal injection. Adults aged 50 and older with hip fractures are being studied to find the most effective approach.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a nerve block procedure using bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If one nerve block proves better, it could make spinal anesthesia easier and less painful for people with hip fractures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial, so results may not apply broadly. Both blocks carry risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Taksim Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Beyoglu, Turkey (Türkiye)
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