Femoral fracture surgery is frequently performed especially in geriatric population. Compared to general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia is preferred to general anaesthesia in the geriatric patient population due to lower postoperative pulmonary complications, reduced frequency of delirium and analgesic requirement, intraoperative haemodynamic stability, early postoperative mobilisation and early discharge.
Central and peripheral regional anaesthesia methods have advantages and disadvantages. This situation causes difficulties in the choice of anaesthesia method. Central regional anaesthesia techniques have more haemodynamic effects and higher frequency of complications compared to peripheral methods. The disadvantages of peripheral methods are that they require ultrasound, block needle, nerve stimulator and require knowledgeable and skilled practitioners.
Since there is no study showing the comparison of peripheral nerve blocks and hypobaric spinal anaesthesia with objective nociception values and there are difficulties in the choice of anaesthesia method in this regard, a study was deemed necessary.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* \>18 years and \<90 years
* ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) score between I and IV
* Patients who will undergo femoral neck fracture surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous local anesthetic allergy
* Those with bleeding diathesis disorder
* Having a mental disorder
* Those who are allergic to the drugs used
* Patients who did not consent to participate in the study
* Presence of infection in the block area
* Body mass index \>30
* Preoperative or intraoperative general anesthesia
* Patients for whom consent cannot be obtained
* Pregnant patients
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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intraoperative haemodynamic parameters
Timeframe: intraoperative 2 hours
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06224439
SponsorBursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital