PENG vs FICB for Hip Fracture in ED Patients (NCT05505604)
Comparison of Pericapsular Nerve Group Block (PENG) Versus Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block (FICB) for Hip Fracture Analgesia in Emergency Department Patients
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Regional anesthesia for hip fractures has been shown to decrease rates of delirium in elderly patients with hip fractures as well as improve pain compared to systemic opioids. The Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block has recently received attention as an alternative approach to femoral nerve block and Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block (FICB). The investigators seek to evaluate if there is a difference between the PENG and FICB in terms of efficacy of pain control in ED patients presenting with hip fracture. We hypothesize that the PENG block may be superior based on previous research.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Virginia Medical Center — Charlottesville, Virginia
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- PENG (PROCEDURE)
- FICB (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Virginia Medical Center — Charlottesville, Virginia
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.