PENG vs. Femoral Nerve Block for Pain Control in Hip Surgery (NCT07597551) | Clinical Trial Compass
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PENG vs. Femoral Nerve Block for Pain Control in Hip Surgery
100 participantsStarted 2026-05-15
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of the ultrasound- guided pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block versus the femoral nerve block (FNB) for postoperative pain control in patients undergoing hip surgeries, specifically evaluating pain scores and quadriceps strength.
Who can participate
Age range
40 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:
* Aged 40 years or older.
* Presenting for hip surgeries
* No contraindications to regional anesthesia.
* Time of surgery up to 3 hours
* ASA I-III
* Able to provide written informed consent.
* Able to reliably report pain and other symptoms to the research team.
* Undergoing elective or emergency hip surgeries.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to provide first-person consent due to cognitive impairment.
* Presence of a language barrier that would preclude reliable reporting of symptoms or understanding study procedures.
* More than ASA III. 4
* Previous neurological deficit in the lower limbs.
* Local infection at block area.
* Lengthy surgeries more than 3 hours.
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.
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?
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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Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score for Pain at 24 Hours.