Comparison of Pericapsular Nerve Group+ Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block Versus Lumbar Erect… (NCT07445009) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Pericapsular Nerve Group+ Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block Versus Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block in Hip Arthroplasty Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)62 participantsStarted 2024-07-01
Plain-language summary
Hip replacement surgery (partial or total hip arthroplasty) is commonly performed in elderly patients and is associated with significant postoperative pain. Effective pain management is critical to support early mobilization, reduce complications, shorten hospital stay, and prevent postoperative delirium.This observational study evaluates the effect of two ultrasound-guided regional analgesia approaches on postoperative pain and recovery quality in patients aged 65 years and older undergoing hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia:
Group 1: Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block + Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) block Group 2: PENG block + Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block Both techniques are applied as part of routine clinical practice at our institution. The primary outcome is quality of recovery assessed by the QoR-15 questionnaire at 24 hours after surgery. Secondary outcomes include postoperative opioid consumption, pain scores (NRS), incidence of postoperative delirium (NU-DESC), nausea and vomiting, and time to mobilization. Patients are also followed up by telephone at postoperative day 7 and day 30 for mortality and morbidity assessment.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 65 years or older
* ASA physical status I-III
* Scheduled for elective partial or total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia
* Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24
* Written informed consent obtained
Exclusion Criteria:
* MMSE score below 24
* Refusal to participate
* Known allergy to local anesthetics or study medications
* Coagulation disorders or anticoagulant use contraindicating regional block
* Infection at the block site
* Pre-existing chronic pain conditions requiring opioid therapy
* ASA physical status IV or above
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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Quality of Recovery (QoR-15 Score)
Timeframe: 24 hours after surgery
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07445009
SponsorFatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital