Which nerve block eases hip fracture pain best before spinal anesthesia?
NCT ID NCT06917807
First seen Mar 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tested two types of nerve blocks—pericapsular nerve group block and quadratus lumborum block—to see which provides better pain relief when positioning patients with hip fractures for spinal anesthesia. 42 adults were randomly assigned to one of the two blocks. Researchers measured pain scores, ease of positioning, and need for extra pain medication.
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Locations
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Ain Shams university
Cairo, Abassya, 00202, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
bupivacaine (Marcaine)
What this could lead to
If one block proves better, it could make positioning for spinal anesthesia less painful and easier for patients with hip fractures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Pain relief varies by individual.
Conditions
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