Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block on Postoperative Pain Management After Acetabular Fracture … (NCT07765095) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block on Postoperative Pain Management After Acetabular Fracture Fixation
Puerto Rico70 participantsStarted 2025-09-08
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether a Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block, a type of nerve block used to control pain, can reduce pain after surgery in adults with an acetabular (hip socket) fracture who are undergoing surgical repair. The study will also evaluate the safety of the PENG block.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
Does a PENG block reduce pain after surgery? Does a PENG block reduce the need for opioid pain medications after surgery? Are there any side effects or complications related to the PENG block? Researchers will compare patients who receive a PENG block with patients who do not receive a PENG block to determine whether the block improves pain control after surgery.
Participants will:
Be randomly assigned to receive either a PENG block or no PENG block before surgery while under general anesthesia.
Undergo surgery to repair their acetabular fracture. Receive the same standard pain medications after surgery. Be asked to rate their pain at several time points after surgery using a standard pain scale.
Have their use of pain medications, recovery, and any side effects recorded during their hospital stay and follow-up.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient age 18 years or older
* Acetabular Fracture amenable to surgery through the Kocher-Langenbeck approach
* Full weight-bearing capacity prior to the trauma
* Providing written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age less than 18 years old
* Fracture pattern not amenable to surgery through Kocher-Langenbeck approach
* Lower extremity fracture ipsilateral to the acetabular fracture
* Any traumatic injury that requires surgical management by other surgical specialty
* Bilateral Acetabular Fractures
* Limited weight bearing capacity prior to the trauma
* Procedure performed under any anesthesia other than GETA
* Chronic opioid use
* History of Substance Abuse
* Allergies or history of adverse reactions to any of the drugs used in the
* Mental Disability
* History of Psychiatric disorders
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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Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Timeframe: From surgery to 48 hours after surgery (12 hour Intervals)