Comparative Study Between Pericapsular Nerve Group Block (PENG) And Pericapsular Nerve Group (PEN… (NCT07687290) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Study Between Pericapsular Nerve Group Block (PENG) And Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block Combined With Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) Block for Positioning Analgesia Prior to Spinal Anesthesia in Hip Fracture Patients
Egypt24 participantsStarted 2026-06-18
Plain-language summary
To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of the Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block alone versus the PENG block combined with the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) block in providing adequate analgesia for patient positioning during spinal anesthesia in individuals undergoing surgery for hip fracture.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 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:
* Age 18-70 years.
* ASA I-II.
* Confirmed primary unilateral hip fracture.
* Scheduled for surgery under spinal anesthesia.
* Patients able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Allergy to local anesthetics.
* Coagulopathy or on anticoagulant therapy.
* Infection at injection site.
* Pre-existing neurological deficits in the lower limbs.
* Multiple trauma or polytrauma (If other injuries might interfere with positioning or pain scoring).
* Previous surgery on the ipsilateral hip affecting anatomy or nerve distribution.
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 testing two different nerve block combinations to help patients hold still for spinal anesthesia during hip fracture surgery — could you explain which of these two approaches, the PENG block alone or the PENG block combined with the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block, might be more appropriate for my specific fracture and pain level?
2Since this study is listed as Phase NA and is focused on positioning comfort rather than the surgery itself, what does that mean for what's already known about the safety of these nerve blocks in hip fracture patients, and are there any risks I should be aware of with either combination?
3The trial is measuring how quickly patients can get into position for spinal anesthesia — does that mean both nerve block options are already considered acceptable for pain relief, and that the study is mainly trying to figure out which one works faster or more reliably?
4Given that I have a hip fracture, would participating in this trial delay the timing of my surgery in any way, or would the nerve block be given as part of my normal pre-surgical preparation regardless?
5If I don't join this trial, what would the standard approach be for managing my pain before spinal anesthesia positioning, and is one of these two nerve block methods already used routinely at this hospital?
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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To compare the time taken to achieve optimal positioning for spinal anesthesia in both groups
Timeframe: from initiation of patient positioning until optimal positioning is achieved during the spinal anesthesia procedure