Pain Relief Comparison: Pericapsular Nerve Group Versus Quadratus Lumborum Block for Positioning … (NCT06917807) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pain Relief Comparison: Pericapsular Nerve Group Versus Quadratus Lumborum Block for Positioning in Femur Fracture Surgery
Egypt42 participantsStarted 2025-04-10
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy of Ultrasound Guided Pericapsular Nerve Group Block and Quadratus Lumborum Block for pain relief During patient Positioning for Spinal Anesthesia in proximal femur fracture surgeries. A total of 42 patients enrolled and randomly assigned to either the PENG or QLB group (n=21 each). pain relief will be assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS) at rest and during movement before and after the block, as well as the time of first rescue analgesia and total analgesic consumption. the study will also evaluate the ease of spinal positioning and anesthesiologist satisfaction. patient will be monitored intraoperatively and postoperatively for pain scores. adverse events, and analgesic requirement.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients aging \> 21 years of both sexes.
* Patients scheduled for fixation of proximal femur fracture under spinal anesthesia.
* ASA Physical Status Class I, II or ш.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal to participate.
* Patients receiving opioids for chronic analgesic therapy.
* in ability to comprehend the visual analog scale.
* Coagulopathy ( INR \> 1.4, platelets \< 80000/mm3, or bleeding disorder).
* Infection at the injection site.
* Allergy to local anesthetics.
* Polytroma patients ( e.g., concurrent major thoracic/ abdominal injuries)
* Severe cardiopulmonary disease (e.g., low fixed cardiac output, NYHA class 3/4).
* Neurological disease (e.g., peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis).
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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difference in dynamic visual analog scale (VAS - D) scores at 30 minutes post. - block
Timeframe: baseline ( pre - block ) to 30 minutes post block.