Continuous transmuscular quadratus lumborum block and femoral nerve block for analgesia after total hip replacement: a prospective, randomized controlled study

Continuous transmuscular quadratus lumborum block and femoral nerve block for analgesia after total hip replacement: a prospective, randomized controlled study - Continuous transmuscular quadratus lumborum block and femoral nerve block for analgesia after total hip replacement: a prospective, randomized controlled study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000028928

Enrollment

Registered

2017-08-31

Start date

2017-09-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Total hip replacement

Interventions

Patinets receivescontinuous quadratus lumborum block transmuscular approach(group Q). When insertion of the catheter, we inject 30ml of 0.25% levobupibacaine. We start continuous infusion of 0.125%lev

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who schedulled of total hip replacement with general anesthesia. American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1~3.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: neural disturbance at the lumbar region and lower extremity preoperative use of opiate analgesics allergy to medications used for study severe cognitive impairment revision arthroplasty of the same side

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain scores using visual analogue scale while movement at 24h after blocks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pain scores at rest and while movement at 6, 12, 24, 48h after blocks, while in the sitting position and stand Times of analgesic use Dermatomal sensory assessment Motor disability Time needed for block Troubles related with catheter insertion Postoperative nausea and vomitting	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactShinichi Sakura

Shimane University Hospital operation department

ssakura@med.shimane-u.ac.jp0853-20-2295

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026