New hip pain block may keep muscles stronger
NCT ID NCT07597551
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain control after hip surgery: the PENG block and the femoral nerve block. Researchers will measure pain levels and leg muscle strength in 100 adults aged 40 and older. The goal is to find which method provides better pain relief while preserving muscle function.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 100 people
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May 2026
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May 2027
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Other sponsor
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40 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 40 years or older. * Presenting for hip surgeries * No contraindications to regional anesthesia. * Time of surgery up to 3 hours * ASA I-III * Able to provide written informed consent. * Able to reliably report pain and other symptoms to the research team. * Undergoing elective or emergency hip surgeries. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to provide first-person consent due to cognitive impairment. * Presence of a language barrier that would preclude reliable reporting of symptoms or understanding study procedures. * More than ASA III. 4 * Previous neurological deficit in the lower limbs. * Local infection at block area. * Lengthy surgeries more than 3 hours.
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