Freezing nerves may beat standard pain pump for hip fracture recovery
NCT ID NCT06278987
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if freezing a specific nerve group (cryoablation of the PENG) provides better pain control 30 days after hip fracture surgery compared to the usual method (a fascia iliaca catheter). About 150 adults aged 18-85 having hip fracture repair will be enrolled. The main goal is to see which approach leads to less pain and less opioid use after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing hip fracture repair aged 18-85. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have an exclusion to regional anesthesia. * Patients who are pregnant assessed via self-report or pregnancy test if they have taken one. * Non-English speakers * Patients who already had their fracture repaired"
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Locations
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States
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