Comparison of Pain Relief Methods for Hip Surgery: A Study on Two Different Nerve Block Techniques (NCT06821516) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Pain Relief Methods for Hip Surgery: A Study on Two Different Nerve Block Techniques
Turkey (Türkiye)52 participantsStarted 2025-01-21
Plain-language summary
This prospective randomized comparative study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy of pericapsular nerve group block (PENG) and lumbar erector spinae plane block (L-ESP) groups to relieve postoperative pain in participants over the age of 18 undergoing total hip arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia. The main question it aims to answer is:
To demonstrate whether PENG block or L-ESP block is more effective in postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty surgery based on pain scores, opioid consumption, and patient satisfaction.
Total hip arthroplasties cause severe pain with movement in the postoperative period. After surgery, the movements of the participants are severely restricted, which increases the possibility of complications. In this study, the participants' pain status, VAS score, opioid consumption through patient-controlled analgesia, and patient satisfaction will be measured with a questionnaire for 24 hours at predetermined time points and then compared. Both types of blocks have pain-relieving effects. This study will only investigate which one is more effective in reducing pain, and there will be no deficiency in relieving the pain of the participants.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Voluntary willingness to participate in the study.
* Patients who will undergo Total Hip Arthroplasty surgery.
* Patients aged over 18 years.
* ASA score I-II-III.
* Patients who are fully oriented and can cooperate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* ASA score IV-V.
* Patients who refuse to participate in the study.
* Patients under 18 years of age.
* Presence of active infection in the area to be operated on.
* Chronic pain and continuous analgesic use.
* Patients with coagulation disorders.
* Patients who cannot cooperate with postoperative pain follow-up.
* Patients with allergies to local anesthetic agents.
* Presence of neuropathy or myopathy in the operated extremity.
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
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Effectiveness on pain scores
Timeframe: at Baseline 0, after the block, perioperative 15th minute, 1st hour, 2nd hour, and postoperative 1st, 3rd, 6th, 12th, and 24th hours after preoperative peripheral nerve block