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Can a nerve block beat painkillers for Broken-Bone positioning?

NCT ID NCT07735884

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First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block or an intravenous painkiller provides better pain relief when positioning patients with a broken femur for spinal anesthesia. Moving the leg into the correct position can be very painful. The study includes 64 adults aged 18 to 60 scheduled for femur surgery. Pain levels are measured before and during positioning to see which method works best.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block with lidocaine and adrenaline, or intravenous tramadol
What this could lead to
If one method proves better, it could make the positioning process for spinal anesthesia less painful for people with a broken femur.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial, so results may not apply to all patients. Both treatments carry risks, such as allergic reactions or inadequate pain relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-60 years * Male or female patients * American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I or II * Patients scheduled for femur fracture surgery under spinal anaesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple fractures * Peripheral neuropathy * Inability to communicate or provide reliable pain assessment * History of allergy to local anaesthetic agents * Contraindication to spinal anaesthesia, including: * Patient refusal * Local infection at the injection site * Coagulopathy

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Conditions

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Acute Pain Femoral Fractures femoral neck fracture

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Hospital, Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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