Posterior Pericapsular Deep Gluteal Block Combined With Pericapsular Nerve Group and Lateral Femo… (NCT07531030) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Posterior Pericapsular Deep Gluteal Block Combined With Pericapsular Nerve Group and Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Blocks for Hip Surgery Analgesia
Egypt50 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the efficacy of adding a Posterior Pericapsular Deep gluteal block to two other standard nerve blocks-the Pericapsular Nerve Group block and the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve block-for patients undergoing orthopedic hip surgery. While standard blocks target the front of the hip, many patients still feel pain in the back (posterior) of the joint. Researchers will compare two groups of patients to see if this triple-block combination provides better pain relief and reduces the need for rescue opioid medications in the 24 hours following surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age greater than or equal to 18 years.
* Both genders included.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I-III.
* Undergoing elective orthopedic hip surgery.
* Provision of written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal of procedure or participation.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification IV.
* Allergy to any of the drugs used in the study.
* Local skin infection at the injection site.
* Coagulation disorder.
* History of cardiac arrhythmia, seizures, or increased intracranial tension.
* Alcohol or drug abuse, or psychiatric disease.
* History of chronic pain.
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 is combining three different nerve blocks — a posterior pericapsular deep gluteal block, a pericapsular nerve group block, and a lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block — to manage pain after hip surgery. Can you explain how this multi-block approach differs from what's currently used for my pain management, and whether it might be relevant to my situation?
2The trial hasn't started recruiting yet, so there's no safety or effectiveness data from this specific study yet. Given that, would you recommend I consider standard pain management options first, or is it worth waiting to see if this trial opens and I might be eligible?
3The trial is measuring pain using a numerical rating scale after hip surgery. Based on my specific condition — whether it's osteoarthritis or a fracture — how well does current pain control after hip surgery typically work for patients like me, and what gaps is this study trying to fill?
4Since this trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' which often applies to procedural or technique-based studies rather than drug trials, what does that mean for what's already known about the safety of these nerve block combinations, and are there any risks I should be aware of?
5If this trial does open to recruitment, what would participation likely involve for me in terms of extra appointments, monitoring, or limitations on my normal pain treatment options during recovery?
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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Evaluation of Postoperative analgesic effect through Numerical Rating Scale Pain Score.