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Compares treatment options for Hip Fractures
Official title Comparative Assessment of Effectiveness and Safety of L-ESPB Versus Absence of Locoregional Block in Hip Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06567522
What this study is testing
What is Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block. L bupivacaína 0.25%?
Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block. L bupivacaína 0.25% is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for hip fractures.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Hip surgery accounts for a high percentage of both emergency and elective surgical procedures in hospitals. Regardless of surgery being prescribed to treat a fracture or coxarthrosis, patients are usually elderly with multiple associated comorbidities.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Both sexes over 18 years of age having undergone hip surgery
- ASA I-III (classification system used by the American Society of Anesthesiologists where I is low anesthetic risk and IV is high risk)
- Capacity to comprehend the principles of pain assessment using the VAS visual analogue scale
- Previously signed an informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- Contraindications for the technique and/or the drugs used in this context
- Technical inability to perform the block
- Severe cognitive impairment or prior mental disabilities described in their medical records
- Patients already included in other clinical trials.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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