Using PENG block to improve pain management after hip surgeries

The Impact of Pericapsular Nerve Group Block on The Duration of Post-Operative Analgesia Following Hip Joint Surgeries

Not applicable Interventional Suez Canal University · NCT06144931

This study is testing if adding a special nerve block to spinal anesthesia can help reduce pain after hip surgeries and make it easier for patients to move around sooner.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment38 (estimated)
Ages21 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorSuez Canal University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ismailia)
Trial IDNCT06144931 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of the Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block in prolonging postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing hip joint surgeries. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive spinal anesthesia alone or spinal anesthesia combined with the PENG block. The aim is to determine if the PENG block can reduce postoperative pain and facilitate early mobilization. The study will involve a total of 38 patients, with careful monitoring and premedication prior to the procedures.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with hip fractures scheduled for surgical treatment who are classified as ASA physical status 1 or 2.

Not a fit: Patients with chronic pain, multiple trauma, or those unable to reliably assess pain may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance pain management and recovery for patients undergoing hip surgeries.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with nerve blocks for postoperative pain management, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with hip fracture who will be subjected to surgical treatment
* ASA physical status 1, 2

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with chronic pain before surgery (taking opioids).
* Patients with multiple trauma
* Patients who could not assess pain reliably (dementia).
* Substance abuse and prolonged intake of sedative drugs.
* Morbid obese patients (BMI\>35).
* Patients who have open wounds or infection at the site of the block.

Where this trial is running

Ismailia

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Pain, PostoperativePENGHip Joint Surgeriespostoperative analgesia
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.