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Comparison of Cryoablation of Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) to Fascia Iliaca Catheter in Patients With a Hip Fracture

Who can join

Ages 18 to 85 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing hip fracture repair aged 18-85.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who have an exclusion to regional anesthesia.
* Patients who are pregnant assessed via self-report or pregnancy test if they have taken one.
* Non-English speakers
* Patients who already had their fracture repaired"

About the study

The purpose of this study is to determine if patients with hip fractures who undergo cryoablation of the PENG have improved pain control 30 days from surgery when compared to those who have a fascia iliaca catheter.

What is being tested

• PENG block and cryoablation (drug)
• fascia iliaca compartment block (drug)

Sponsor: University of Minnesota · Participants: 150 · Started: Oct 1, 2024

Contact the study team

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06278987

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Hip Injuries and Disorders

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.