U.S., Jan. 9 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07327372) titled 'PENG Block With Dexmedetomidine in Older Adults' on Dec. 28, 2025.
Brief Summary: Pain after hip surgery is a common problem in older adults and may delay early mobilization, increase the need for opioid pain medications, and contribute to complications such as delirium, nausea, or prolonged hospital stay. Regional anesthesia techniques are increasingly used to improve pain control while reducing the use of systemic opioids.
The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block is a modern ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia technique designed to provide effective pain relief after hip surgery while preserving muscle strength. It allows patie...