N/A Completed N=60 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Ultrasound-guided Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block Versus Periarticular Infiltration

Postoperative Pain

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02658240 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Nov 2018

Primary outcomePrimary: Postoperative Pain Score at Resting — 1; 2 units on a scale — p=0.05

Summary

This randomized, controlled, observer-blinded study clinical trial was designed to evaluate ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block with ropivacaine and periarticular infiltration with ropivacaine for postoperative pain management after total hip arthroplasty.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Postoperative Pain Score at Resting	1; 2	0.05
PRIMARY Postoperative Pain Score With Movement	3; 4	0.05
SECONDARY Oral Morphine Equivalents of Postoperative Opioid Requirements for 48 Hours	101.0; 115.6	0.149
SECONDARY The Time to Ambulation	21.3; 22	0.584

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Female ASA physical status 1-3 scheduled for total hip arthroplasty
Age 18-80 years old
Able to participate personally or by legal representative in informed consent in English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria

History of relevant drug allergy
Age less than 18 or greater than 80 years
Chronic opioid use or drug abuse
Significant psychiatric disturbance
Inability to understand the study protocol
Refusal to provide written consent

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02658240). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.