Analgesic Efficacy of Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block Compared With Intrathecal Nalbuphine for Hip Surgery Under Spinal Anesthesia: a Randomized Controlled Trial

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of two pain control methods—fascia iliaca compartment block and intrathecal nalbuphine—in patients undergoing hip surgery with spinal anesthesia. The study compares how well these methods manage postoperative pain. This randomized controlled trial is sponsored by Ain Shams University and aims to measure the time until the first need for additional pain relief within 24 hours after surgery. Participants will receive one of three treatments: ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block combined with spinal anesthesia, intrathecal nalbuphine with spinal anesthesia, or spinal anesthesia alone. These treatments are administered during hip surgery under spinal anesthesia to assess their pain control effects. During the study, participants will be monitored for their pain levels and the time until they require rescue analgesia after surgery. The main outcome measure is the time to the first request for pain relief within the first 24 hours post-surgery. The study involves follow-up assessments to evaluate pain control effectiveness and safety throughout the recovery period.

Analgesic Efficacy of Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block Compared With Intrathecal Nalbuphine for Hip Surgery Under Spinal Anesthesia