Which anesthesia is safer for hip fracture patients? new study reveals key differences.
NCT ID NCT06224439
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 300 adults having hip fracture surgery to compare two numbing methods: a lumbar plexus block (injecting medicine near nerves in the back) and unilateral spinal anesthesia (numbing one side of the spine). The goal was to see which method keeps blood pressure more stable and helps patients recover faster. The results can help doctors choose the best option for older patients.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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115 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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60 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * \>60 years and \<90 years * ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) score between I and IV * Patients who will undergo femoral neck fracture surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Previous local anesthetic allergy * Those with bleeding diathesis disorder * Having a mental disorder * Those who are allergic to the drugs used * Patients who did not consent to participate in the study * Presence of infection in the block area * Body mass index \>30 * Preoperative or intraoperative general anesthesia * Patients for whom consent cannot be obtained * Pregnant patients
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
Bursa, 16110, Turkey (Türkiye)
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