Which nerve block eases hip fracture pain best? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07639762
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study compared two types of nerve blocks (supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block and lumbar erector spinae plane block) for pain relief in 84 adults undergoing hip fracture surgery. The goal was to see which block works better for positioning the patient for spinal anesthesia and for controlling pain after surgery. Researchers measured pain scores and patient satisfaction to find the more effective option.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nerve block (supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block or lumbar erector spinae plane block)
- What this could lead to
- If one block proves better, it could improve pain control and patient comfort during hip fracture surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study comparing two established techniques, so it may not lead to a major change in practice. Results may not apply to all patients.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
-
100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
-
May 2025
- Finished
-
Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
-
Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients who underwent surgery with spinal anesthesia due to hip fracture at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Education and Research Hospital of Health Sciences University and were treated with suprainguinal plane block and lumbar rectus fascia plane block for postoperative analgesia will be examined in the study.
- Ages
-
18 years and older
- Sex
-
Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
-
Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-III risk class, * Patients and/or guardians informed and given informed consent regarding the study Exclusion Criteria: * Central-autonomic nervous system or neuropsychiatric disorders, * Opioid use, * Contraindications for the planned block, * Known allergies to the medications to be administered, * Patients who refuse to participate in the study
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Hip fracture are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Sancaktepe, 34785, Turkey (Türkiye)
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Three ways to block hernia surgery pain go head to head
- New drug tested to curb pain after liver surgery
- Two simple tweaks may cut pain after appendix surgery
- Nerve blocks put to the test for chest tube pain
- Can a bone drug rebuild muscle? trial tests denosumab for sarcopenia
- Hyaluronic acid gel vs standard paste: which calms infected root canals better?