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Hip fracture pain study halted early – results uncertain

NCT ID NCT06296758

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two common nerve block techniques for pain relief after hip fracture surgery: femoral nerve block and suprainguinal fascia iliaca block. Only 17 adults participated before the trial was terminated early. The goal was to see which block reduces pain and the need for painkillers after surgery, but the small size limits what can be learned.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ropivacaine (local anesthetic)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which nerve block provides better pain relief after hip fracture surgery.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 17 participants, so results are very limited and may not be reliable.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

17 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or greater * Having hip fracture surgery at the University of Alberta Hospital * Suitable for multimodal analgesia including a peripheral nerve block Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication to a nerve block technique * Refuses consent for a nerve block technique

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Conditions

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hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anesthesia, local Hip fractures Surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alberta Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, t6g2b7, Canada

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