U.S., Aug. 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07762846) titled 'FICB for Hip Fracture Pain in Elderly' on July 18.
Brief Summary: Hip fracture is a common injury in elderly patients, often requiring surgical treatment. However, these patients frequently experience severe postoperative pain, which can delay mobility and recovery, and increase the risk of complications such as delirium, pneumonia, and prolonged hospital stay.
The fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) is a regional anesthesia technique that has been shown to provide effective pain relief for hip fracture patients. This study aims to investigate whether early administration of FICB, performed upon hospital admission before surgery...