Significance of tensor fascia Lata block in addition to Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block in pain relief for patients undergoing femur surgeries

A Prospective randomized control trial to assess the role of Tensor Fascia Lata Plane Block in addition to Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block (FICB) using ultrasound in patient undergoing proximal femur surgeries through lateral incision of thigh. - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/07/071546

Enrollment

100

Registered

2024-07-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-08-19

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: 8- Other Procedures

Interventions

Intervention1: Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block: patient is randomised by double blinding technique before the procedure. They are randomised into two groups GROUP A (Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block) a

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: -patients between the ages of 18 and 80 -ASA I, II, III -patients giving written and informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: -patients unwilling to give consent -any surgeries involving the hip joint -patient with infection at the site of puncture -patients with known allergy to local anesthetics -patients without documented peripheral neuropathy -Patients with Clinical Frailty Scale greater than IV

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To assess postoperative pain between the targeted nerve block groups – Conventional fascia iliaca block versus Fascia iliaca + TFL Block for first 48 hoursTimepoint: 48 hours	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
-Requirement of rescue analgesia for first 48 hours - Good safety profile Timepoint: 48 hours	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJohn Arun Kumar J

Christian Medical College

Cmcrahulpillai@gmail.com9894460758

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026