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Comparison of the Ultrasound Supra-inguinal Fascia Iliaca Block vs Femoral Nerve Block

Fracture of the Upper Femoral Extremity in the Elderly Patients: Comparison of the Supra-inguinal Fascia Iliaca Block VS Femoral Nerve Block Ultrasound Guided in the Positioning and Post-operative Analgesia for Spinal Anesthesia

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04692428
Enrollment
100
Registered
2020-12-31
Start date
2019-04-20
Completion date
2019-12-20
Last updated
2021-01-05

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Conditions

Hip Fracture

Keywords

analgesia, hip fracture, nerve block

Brief summary

Patients were randomly assigned to tow groups: infrainguinal ultrasound guided iliaca fascia block (FIBSI) and femoral nerve block (FNB) for FIBSI, the probe is placed transversely between anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the pubic spine. The transducer is translated laterally to identify the Sartorius muscle. Cephalic inclination of the probe. The medial end of the transducer faces towards the umbilicus, which is the final position. The 100mm neurostimulation needle is advanced in the In Plan approach to pass through the iliac fascia. Once the correct position is confirmed, 30 ml of 1% Ropivacaine is gradually injected between the iliac fascia and the iliac muscle. For FNB, the probe was placed under the inguinal ligament. The femoral vessels and the nerve section are visualized; The 100mm neurostimulation needle is advanced in the In Plan approach and 30ml of 1% Ropivacaine has been injected along the nerve sheath

Detailed description

Patients were randomly assigned to tow groups: infrainguinal ultrasound guided iliaca fascia block (FIBSI) and femoral nerve block (FNB) for FIBSI,the probe is placed transversely between the EIAS and the pubic spine,The transducer is translated laterally to identify the sartorius muscle. Cephalic inclination of the probe: The iliac muscle is located at the medial border in the shadow of the superior anterior iliac spine.The medial end of the transducer faces towards the umbilicus, which is the final position. The anatomy identified, from superficial to deep, consisting of subcutaneous fat, internal oblique muscle, transverse abdominal muscle, iliaca fascia covering the iliac muscle. The 100mm neurostimulation needle is advanced in In Plan approach to cross the iliaca fascia. With the tip of the needle just below the iliaca fascia, 2 ml of local anesthetic was injected to confirm the location of the tip. Once the correct position is confirmed, 30 ml of 1% Ropivacaine is gradually injected between the iliac fascia and the iliac muscle. for FNB,The probe was placed under the inguinal ligament. Femoral vessels and sectional nerve are visualized. The nerve was located, an 100mm neurostimulation needle is advanced in In Plan approach, and 30 ml of 1% Ropivacaine was injected along the nerve sheath.

Interventions

PROCEDURELocoregional analgesia

the supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block versus the femoral nerve block

Sponsors

University Tunis El Manar
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) class I, II, and III patients scheduled for emergency surgery with the diagnosis of proximal femur fracture

Exclusion criteria

* hemorrhagic diathesis, * peripheral neuropathies, * allergy to amide local anaesthetics, * mental disorders, * those on analgesics within 8 hour prior to performing nerve block

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Positioning pain before performing spinal anesthesia20 minutes after realization of blocksPain in positioning was assessed by measuring the simple verbal scale (0= no pain- 4= worst pain possible) after 20 minutes for realization block

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Postoperative painat the third, sixth, twelfth and twenty-four hours postoperativelyPostoperative pain was assessed by the Simple Verbal Scale (SVS) at the third, sixth, twelfth and twenty-four hours postoperatively
quality of patient placement in the sitting positionafter 20 minutes of realization of blockThe quality of patient positioning was subjectively rated as unsatisfactory, good or optimal depending on the ease of positioning for spinal anesthesia
The level of sensory block at 20 minutes after realization of blockbefore and 20 minutes after realization of blocksThe quality of the sensory block was evaluated by the PinPrick Test in the external, internal and anterior part of the thigh in comparison with the same stimulation at the level of the contralateral limb. using a sterile needle at 20 minutes after realization of block on the territory of femoral, obturator and lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh
Patient satisfactionfive minutes after the end of the realization of spinal anesthesiaPatient satisfaction was evaluated after completion of spinal anesthesia by using a two-point score: 1= good, if necessary, I'll repeat it and 2= bad, I will never repeat it again.

Countries

Tunisia

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026