Phase 4
Completed N=122
Fascia Iliaca Blocks for Pain Control After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Arthritis of Hip
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03375112 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
122
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2023
Primary outcomePrimary: Averaged Pain Score — 3.75; 4.11 score on a scale
◆ Published Evidence
Established
34citations · ~6 / year
Pain Control After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial Determining Efficacy of Fascia Iliaca Compartment Blocks in the Immediate Postoperative Period.
Summary
The fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) is a regional block that anesthetizes the femoral, obturator, and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves around the hip. The purpose of this study is to determine whether FICB can reduce postoperative pain and increase progress with physical therapy after total hip arthroplasty (THA). This randomized, double-blind, clinical trial will randomize patients to receive either a FICB or placebo after THA. The primary outcomes will be pain scores reported by the patient post-operatively.
Linked Publications
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Pain Control After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial Determining Efficacy of Fascia Iliaca Compartment Blocks in the Immediate Postoperative Period.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Averaged Pain Score |
3.75; 4.11 | — |
| PRIMARY Morphine Equivalents Consumed |
75.3; 86.0 | — |
| SECONDARY Walking Distance |
67.1; 68.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Time to Up-and-go |
63.7; 66.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Time to Discharge Readiness |
35.1; 35.2 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients over the age of 18
- Scheduled for total hip arthroplasty at Henry Ford Hospital
- Epidural anesthesia during surgery
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnancy
- Known intolerance to local anesthetic or narcotics
- Revision hip surgery
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03375112) and the linked publication. 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.