New nerve block could cut opioid use after hip surgery
NCT ID NCT05247255
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a quadratus lumborum (QL) nerve block can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after hip replacement surgery. 80 adults having a first-time hip replacement will receive the block, and their pain scores and opioid use will be tracked for 48 hours. The goal is to find a better way to manage post-surgery pain.
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UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States
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