CompletedNot Applicable

Regional Anesthesia by PENG-Block in Emergency Department

France36 participantsStarted 2023-03-31

Plain-language summary

The study is a single-centre, open-label randomized comparative trial. Adult patients admitted to the emergency department for a hip fracture will be enrolled. Pericapsular nerve block (PENG-block) is a regional anesthesia technique developed primarily as an analgesic technique in a perioperative setting during hip fractures related surgical procedures. Some authors propose the use of PENG-Block as an alternative to fascia iliaca block and femoral block for the analgesic management of hip fracture in the emergency department, but scientific evidence is weak in this setting. The hypothesis of this study is that the use of PENG Block in the emergency department provides a better pain management for patients suffering from hip fractures with less opioid use.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Adult patients (≥18 years old) admitted to the emergency department for a hip fracture
. Pain assessed by VAS/NRS ≥ 3 when the clinical suspicion of hip fracture is confirmed by the emergency physician
. Patients capable of expressing his/her consent prior to participation in the study
. Affiliated to or beneficiary of a social security regimen

Exclusion criteria

. Patients for who it is impossible to collect the pain assessment scale
. Patients with known or suspected bleeding disorders :

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Total morphine consumption

Timeframe: Up to 24 hours after randomization

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05673486

SponsorCentre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-25

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