Clinical Trial: Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus PENG Block for Hip Fracture Surgery

U.S., Nov. 3 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07910487) titled 'Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus PENG Block for Hip Fracture Surgery' on Oct. 27.

Brief Summary: The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare two different nerve block techniques-the Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block and the Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block (L-ESPB)-for managing pain after hip fracture surgery in elderly patients.

Hip fractures are common in older adults and often cause significant pain. Managing this pain effectively helps patients recover faster and move around sooner after surgery. Traditional pain relief options include nerve blocks and strong pain medications (opioids). However, opioids can cau...