Deep iliacus plane block vs transmuscular quadratus lumborum block for hip surgery pain relief

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The trial compares two ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques, DIPB and QLB, in adults undergoing elective unilateral total hip arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia. It looks at analgesic effectiveness, opioid use, preserved motor function, and quality of recovery. Participants are ASA I–III adults aged 18 or older, without contraindications to regional anesthesia or chronic opioid use. The study is conducted at Tanta University, sponsored by Tanta University. The aim is to determine which block offers superior postoperative pain control with favorable recovery profiles.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years.
* Both sexes.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III.
* Scheduled for elective unilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) under spinal anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known allergy to local anesthetics or study medications.
* Coagulopathy or anticoagulant therapy contraindicating regional anesthesia.
* Infection at the site of injection.
* Pre-existing neurological deficits affecting the lower limbs.
* Chronic opioid use or opioid dependence.
* Severe hepatic, renal, respiratory, or cardiac disease.
* Body mass index (BMI) \> 40 kg/m².
* Contraindications to spinal anesthesia.

Where it's running

• Tanta University
  Tanta, El-Gharbia, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mohammed S Elsharkawy, MD
• Email: mselsharkawy@med.tanta.edu.eg
• Phone: 00201148207870

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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.