The Pericapsular Nerve Block in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
LifeBridge Health
Summary
In order to continue progressing towards outpatient total hip arthroplasty (THA), methods to adequately manage postoperative pain is of paramount importance. The purpose of this study is to quantify the effectiveness of the pericapsular nerve block in total hip arthroplasty in comparison to the fascia iliaca nerve block.
Description
This is a single center, randomized, controlled trial in adult subjects undergoing total hip arthroplasty that will receive one of two different nerve block regimens for pain management as part of standard of care. Effective pain control after surgery for total hip replacement is a critical element in patient recovery. Particularly, in the first few days, as majority of patients may experience significant pain. Improved pain management after surgery contributes to better healing, faster patient mobility, shortened hospital stays, and reduced healthcare costs. While pain management is an impor…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Planned primary total hip arthroplasty with anterior (Smith-Peterson) approach * ASA score of 1 to 3 * Indicated for one of the two nerve block groups * Must be opioid naïve at screening as defined by the FDA - According to the Food and Drug Administration, opioid-tolerant patients were those currently receiving or who had previously received 60 mg PO morphine per day, 25 mcg transdermal fentanyl per hour, 30 mg PO…
Interventions
- DrugPericapsular Nerve Block
Per Standard Institutional Practice
- DrugFascia Iliaca Nerve Block
Per Standard Institutional Practice
Location
- Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreBaltimore, Maryland