CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of Fascia Iliaca Block in Hip Fracture Patients

United States97 participantsStarted 2018-02-20

Plain-language summary

The study is a prospective randomized examining the impact of fascia iliaca block on perioperative pain control and post operative ambulation in patients with hip fractures.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 99 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with femoral neck and intertrochanteric hip fractures * At least 18 years of age * Require operative management Exclusion Criteria: * Poly-trauma patients * Pathologic fractures * Patient who required revision procedures * Patients with chronic opioid use * Patients with a clinical status that precludes verbal pain assessment such as dementia, head injuries, and unwillingness to participate.

What they're measuring

Pain level

Timeframe: Pre operatively

Pain medication requirement

Timeframe: Pre operatively

Pain level

Timeframe: Four hours after surgery

Pain medication requirement

Timeframe: Four hours after surgery

Pain level

Timeframe: One day after surgery

Pain medication requirement

Timeframe: One day after surgery

Pain level

Timeframe: Two days after surgery

Pain medication requirement

Timeframe: Two days after surgery

Pain level

Timeframe: Three days after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03525977

SponsorTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-05-01

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