New pain block technique tested against standard epidural for hip replacement patients
NCT ID NCT06282666
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two methods of pain relief after hip replacement surgery: a newer technique called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and the standard epidural. 60 adults having hip replacement took part. Researchers measured pain levels, opioid use, muscle strength, and walking ability to see which method worked better and helped recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * primary hip replacement surgery due to coxarthrosis * anesthetized with spinal technique * able to use PCA pump * having access to phone Exclusion Criteria: * patients taking painkillers not related to coxarthrosis; * having active cancer, * dementia or challenging contact with the patient; * suffering from depression or other psychiatric disorders that required antidepressant treatment; * consuming alcohol or recreational drug addiction; * contraindications to the regional block.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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II Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care
Lublin, 20-081, Poland
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