Quadroiliac Plane Block vs Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block for Hip Replacement Pain

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 interventional study compares two ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques in adults undergoing elective unilateral total hip arthroplasty with spinal anesthesia. It will look at postoperative analgesia, opioid consumption, motor function preservation, and overall recovery quality to see which block offers superior pain control and faster recovery. Participants are adults 18 to 75 with ASA I–III and no contraindications to regional anesthesia. The QIPB is a newer approach targeting hip-related sensory innervation, while the QLB blocks similar regions via a different fascial plane. The trial is conducted at Tanta University with local procedures and standard perioperative care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-75 years.
* Both sexes.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification I-III.
* Scheduled for elective primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Allergy to local anesthetics.
* Infection at the injection site.
* Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders.
* Neuromuscular disorders.
* Chronic opioid use or dependence.
* Body mass index (BMI) \> 40 kg/m².
* Severe cardiac, hepatic, renal, or respiratory dysfunction.
* Contraindication to regional 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.