Comparing Erector Spinae and Fascia Iliaca Blocks for Pain Relief After Femur Surgery.

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Analgesia After Fracture Femur Surgeries

Treatments: Procedure: Fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB); Procedure: Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) group

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06990958

MS-212-2023

Details and patient eligibility

About

This clinical study compares two types of nerve blocks used to control pain in adult patients undergoing surgery on the upper (proximal) or middle (midshaft) part of the femur (thigh bone). The two blocks being studied are the Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block and the Fascia Iliaca Compartment (FIC) block. Both techniques are commonly used in hospitals to reduce postoperative pain.

The goal is to determine which nerve block provides more effective pain relief, reduces the need for opioid medications, and supports faster recovery in patients following femur surgery. Results from this study may improve pain management strategies for similar procedures in the future.

Adults scheduled for proximal or midshaft femur surgery may be eligible to participate. Eligibility is determined based on clinical criteria reviewed by the study team.Administration of one of the two nerve blocks before surgery.Standard surgical and postoperative care.

Monitoring of pain levels at specific time points after surgery

Recording of opioid medication usage

Evaluation of patient satisfaction and any side effects related to the nerve block

Duration:

The intervention (nerve block) is administered once before surgery. Data collection continues during the immediate postoperative period and for a short time following surgery to assess outcomes.

Both nerve blocks are considered safe and are regularly used in clinical practice.

All procedures are performed by qualified clinicians, and safety monitoring is conducted throughout the study.

Participants may experience improved pain relief and reduced need for opioid medications. While direct benefit cannot be guaranteed, information gained from the study may help improve pain management for future patients undergoing similar surgeries.

Participation in the study is completely voluntary. Patients may choose not to participate or may withdraw from the study at any time without affecting the quality of their medical care.

Enrollment: 92 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 80 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• age 18-80
• American society of Anathesiologist physical status ASA Ior II
• Patients undergoing Fixation of femur fractures

Exclusion criteria

1. Refusal of participation in study.
2. Bleeding disorders (platelets count < 80,000, INR >1.5, Prothrombin concentration < 60%).
3. Skin lesion, wounds or infection at the puncture site. Known allergy to local anesthetic drugs.
4. Known local anesthetic (LA) drug sensitivity. -

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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92 participants in 2 patient groups

ESPB Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

patients was placed in the lateral position . the block was performed bz ipsilateral injection of a mixture containing 15mls bupivcaine 0,5% and 20mls normal saline.

Treatment:

Procedure: Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) group

FICB

Active Comparator group

Description:

Patients was placed insupine position . the block performed using a mixture of 15mls bupivcaine 0,5% and 20mls normal saline.

Treatment:

Procedure: Fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB)