FRONT block for recovery after total hip replacement

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

This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial comparing ultrasound-guided unilateral Femoral Rami and Obturator Nerve Trunk (FRONT) block plus standard multimodal analgesia versus standard multimodal analgesia alone in adults undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia. The FRONT block targets sensory innervation of the anterior hip capsule and is intended to provide pain relief while preserving motor function to support early mobilization. Patients are randomized at a single center and recovery is measured using validated patient-reported outcomes such as the QoR-15 questionnaire along with standard postoperative pain and opioid consumption metrics. Key eligibility includes age ≥18, ASA I-III, and ability to complete questionnaires, with exclusions for chronic opioid use, neurologic disorders of the lower limb, coagulopathy, infection at the injection site, or contraindications to regional anesthesia.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Scheduled for total hip arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III
* Ability to understand and complete the QoR-15 questionnaire
* Provided written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal to participate
* Contraindication to spinal anesthesia or regional block
* Allergy to study medications
* Chronic opioid use (daily use for more than 3 months)
* Neurological or neuromuscular disorders affecting the lower extremities
* Infection at the injection site
* Coagulation disorders
* Cognitive impairment prevents questionnaire completion

Where it's running

• Betul Kozanhan
  Konya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Betul Kozanhan, md
• Email: betulkozanhan@gmail.com
• Phone: 905055044808

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

• PECS II vs SPSIP nerve blocks for pain after mastectomy

  This study tests whether two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (PECS II and SPSIP) differ in how much opioid patients need after mastectomy.

  Recruiting Bursa City Hospital · Nilufer, Bursa · NCT07929090

• Palatal Shield Technique to Reduce Pain and Improve Healing After Free Gingival Graft

  This randomized trial tests whether a collagen sponge with a protective palatal shield made of flowable resin helps reduce pain and improve healing after free gingival graft harvest.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Cairo, Cairo Governorate · NCT07926516

• Perfusion Index to Measure Postoperative Pain in Kids After Adenotonsillectomy

  This study tests whether the perfusion index can reliably reflect pain levels in children aged 1–12 after adenotonsillectomy, comparing standard care with an added glossopharyngeal nerve block.

  Recruiting Istanbul University · Istanbul, Istanbul · NCT07915804

• Anterior Knee Nerves Block vs Femoral Nerve Block for Knee Arthroscopy

  This trial tests whether an anterior nerves of the knee (ANK) block provides similar pain relief to a femoral nerve block after knee arthroscopy in adults, aiming to reduce quadriceps weakness.

  Recruiting Van Training and Research Hospital · Van · NCT07910500

• Natural Biopolymer-Based Irrigant for Root Canal Cleaning

  This trial tests a chitosan nanoparticle irrigant to improve cleaning and disinfection in single-rooted teeth with asymptomatic pulp necrosis undergoing endodontic treatment.

  Recruiting Minia University · Minya · NCT07901127

• Postoperative Pain Trajectories After Endometriosis Surgery

  This study tests how pain changes after endometriosis surgery and whether perioperative pain testing can predict who will have ongoing pain.

  Recruiting Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · Amiens · NCT07882498

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.