Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 50 to 80

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 typeInterventional
Ages50 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment72 (estimated)
SponsorZagazig University
Government
Locations1 site (Zagazig, Alsharqia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 30, 2022
Main results expectedOctober 1, 2025
Study endsNovember 1, 2025
Registry record updatedJuly 15, 2025
Trial IDNCT05556759 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

  • 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

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.