Comparing pain management techniques in hip replacement surgery
Comparison of Continuous Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block to Continuous Epidural Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Hip Replacement Surgery
NA · Medical University of Lublin · NCT06282666
This study is testing whether a new pain management technique called continuous erector spinae plane block works better than the traditional epidural for people having hip replacement surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Lublin (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lublin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06282666 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of continuous erector spinae plane block (ESPB) versus continuous epidural analgesia in patients undergoing elective hip replacement surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two analgesia methods, and their postoperative pain levels, opioid consumption, muscle strength, and recovery quality will be assessed. The study also aims to track chronic pain severity after hospital discharge through follow-up interviews. Informed consent will be obtained, and the study will adhere to ethical guidelines for medical research.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults undergoing primary hip replacement surgery due to coxarthrosis who can use a patient-controlled analgesia pump.
Not a fit: Patients with active cancer, psychiatric disorders, or contraindications to regional blocks may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients undergoing hip replacement surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar regional analgesia techniques, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * primary hip replacement surgery due to coxarthrosis * anesthetized with spinal technique * able to use PCA pump * having access to phone Exclusion Criteria: * patients taking painkillers not related to coxarthrosis; * having active cancer, * dementia or challenging contact with the patient; * suffering from depression or other psychiatric disorders that required antidepressant treatment; * consuming alcohol or recreational drug addiction; * contraindications to the regional block.
Where this trial is running
Lublin
- II Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care — Lublin, Poland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Michał Borys, M.D., Ph.D.
- Email: michalborys1@gmail.com
- Phone: 506350569
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Coxarthrosis, Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Acute, Pain, Chronic, Postoperative Pain, Chronic, Analgesia, Quality of Life, Anesthesia