Pain relief methods for hip replacement surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares different ways to manage pain during and after hip replacement surgery in older adults. Researchers will test whether a spinal injection with morphine works better than a nerve block (with or without a steroid), aiming to find the approach that gives the best pain relief with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 100 years old
- You are scheduled for elective (planned) total hip arthroplasty—a complete hip replacement
- Your overall health is stable enough for surgery (ASA physical status I, II, or III)
- You can understand the study and sign a consent form
- You do not have a known allergy to ropivacaine, morphine, or dexamethasone
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners that would prevent safe spinal/nerve injections
Quick eligibility check
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