Comparing pain relief methods for hip fractures

Comparative Study of Analgesic Effect of Ultrasound Guided PENG Block With FEMORAL NERVE BLOCK in Patients With Hip Fracture Presenting to Emergency Department

Observational Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute · NCT06311630

This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided pain relief method or a femoral nerve block works better for adults with hip fractures in the emergency department.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment70 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorJubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute Academic / other
Locations1 site (Thrissur, Kerala)
Trial IDNCT06311630 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study compares the analgesic effects of ultrasound-guided PENG block and femoral nerve block in adults with hip fractures who present to the emergency department. It aims to determine which method provides better pain relief for patients suffering from this condition. The study will involve adult participants who consent to the procedure and meet specific inclusion criteria while excluding those with certain medical conditions or complications.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of hip fracture.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of allergy to local anesthetics or those with significant medical complications may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients with hip fractures.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying success with nerve block techniques for pain management, but this specific comparison is less commonly explored.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults more than or equal to 18 yrs with Hip fracture
* patients who consent for procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

* history of allergy to local anaesthetics
* pregnant or lactating women
* infection or burns at injection site
* patients with polytrauma
* patients with hemodynamic instability
* patients with low GCS
* patients on anticoagulant or hematological disorders
* injuries with neurovascular compromise on affected limb
* patients with distorted anatomy

Where this trial is running

Thrissur, Kerala

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Hip Fracture
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.