New injection may cut opioid use after broken hip surgery

NCT ID NCT07009782

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a Quadroiliac Plane (QIP) block, a numbing injection near the hip, can reduce pain and opioid use after femur fracture surgery. Thirty adults were randomly assigned to receive either the QIP block or standard care. Researchers measured pain scores and fentanyl use over 24 hours. The goal is to find a safer, more effective way to manage post-surgery pain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a better way to control pain after femur fracture surgery, reducing the need for strong opioids.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the block carries risks like any injection near nerves.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Femoral Fractures femoral neck fracture Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FEMUR FRACTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Health Science University İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Education and Training Hospital

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)

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