PENG Block vs FNB + ONB in Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery With Contraindications to Neu… (NCT06457880) | Clinical Trial Compass
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PENG Block vs FNB + ONB in Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery With Contraindications to Neuraxial Anesthesia
Italy40 participantsStarted 2022-01-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study is to demonstrate the efficacy of PENG block as the main anesthetic technique to manage perioperative analgesia for hip fracture surgery compared to femoral and obturator nerve block in patients with contraindications to spinal anesthesia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* patients undergo hip surgery
* patients with contraindications at spinal anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
* allergy at local anesthetic
* age under 18 or weight under 30
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.
1This trial compared the PENG block to a combination of femoral nerve and obturator nerve blocks for hip fracture surgery — since I can't have neuraxial anesthesia, which of these nerve block approaches would my doctor consider most appropriate for my specific situation?
2The trial enrolled patients with coagulopathy and other complex medical conditions, so if I have a bleeding disorder or blood thinner use, how does that affect which nerve block technique would be safest for me?
3Since this trial is already completed, has my doctor seen or reviewed any of its results, and what do those findings suggest about how well each approach controls pain before, during, and after surgery?
4This trial focused on pain at three different points — before surgery, right after the nerve block, and after the operation — so which of those phases does my doctor think is most important to manage in my case, and how does the choice of block affect that?
5Given that this was a study comparing two regional anesthesia strategies rather than testing a brand-new experimental treatment, would my doctor say the techniques used here are already available as standard care, and if so, which one would they recommend for me?
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.