Randomised controlled trial to assess the difference of spinal anaesthesia versus general anaesthesia in hip replacement surgery

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN36381516

Enrollment

600

Registered

2007-08-13

Start date

2007-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Hip fracture Musculoskeletal Diseases Fracture

Interventions

Intervention 1: Spinal anaesthesia with injection of 2 ml 0.5% bupivicaine Intervention 2: General anaesthesia: femoral nerve block using 30 ml of 0.25% bupivicaine, induction with propofal and fentan

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Acute hip replacement surgery 2. Aged greater than 49

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Conservative treatment for hip fracture 2. Unsuitable for spinal or general anaesthesia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain will be assessed by asking open questions and performing an assessment of the amount of analgesia required.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Mobility will be assessed by using a specially designed questionnaire 2. Confusion will be assessed by using the Mini Mental Questionnaire	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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