Comparing two pain management techniques for hip surgery
Official title: Anterior Iliopsoas Muscle Space Block Versus Supra-Iliac Anterior Quadratus Lumborum Block for Analgesia in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Zagazig University · NCT05556759 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing two different pain management techniques for people aged 50-80 who are having hip surgery to see which one helps them feel better and recover faster.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 50 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Zagazig University Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Zagazig, Alsharqia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 30, 2022 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | July 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05556759 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 50-80 years with a BMI of 30 or less, who are scheduled for elective total hip arthroplasty.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of allergies to local anesthetics, bleeding disorders, or chronic pain conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of two regional anesthetic techniques, the anterior iliopsoas muscle space block and the supra-iliac anterior quadratus lumborum block, in managing postoperative pain for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. The study will involve patients aged 50-80 years who are scheduled for elective hip surgery and will assess pain levels and recovery outcomes following the procedures. By utilizing these innovative analgesia methods, the trial seeks to enhance recovery and reduce complications associated with postoperative pain. The findings could lead to improved pain management strategies in hip arthroplasty.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve pain management and recovery times for patients undergoing hip surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with regional anesthetic techniques in managing postoperative pain, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially beneficial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient acceptance. * Age 50-80 years old. * BMI ≤ 30 kg/m2 * ASA I - III. * Elective total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * History of allergy to the LA agents used in this study * Skin lesion at the needle insertion site, * Those with bleeding disorders, sepsis, liver disease, and psychiatric disorders * Pre-existing neurological deficit in the lower extremity * History of chronic pain and taking analgesics * History of cognitive dysfunction or mental illness
Where it's running
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Faculty of medicine, zagazig university
Zagazig, Alsharqia, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shereen E Abd Ellatif, MD — Faculty of medicine, zagazig university
- Study coordinator: Shereen E Abd Ellatif, MD
- Email: shosh.again@gmail.com
- Phone: 01007948840
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.