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Hip ArthroplastyNCT07452120

DIPB vs. SIFIB for Postoperative Analgesia After Hip Surgery

A study testing Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block and Deep Iliacus Plane Block in people with Hip Arthroplasty and Postoperative Pain, run by Sivas Numune Hospital at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

This randomized, double-blind clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of the Deep Iliacus Plane Block (DIPB) and the Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block (SIFIB) for postoperative pain control in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block and Deep Iliacus Plane Block
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
70 participants
Where
2 sitesTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
27 Mar 2026to 1 Nov 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients aged ≥18 years
  • ASA physical status I-III
  • Scheduled for elective primary total hip arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia
  • Ability to understand the study procedures and provide informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Coagulation disorders or anticoagulant therapy contraindicating regional anesthesia
  • Infection at the block application site
  • Hemodynamic instability
  • Known allergy to local anesthetics
  • Pre-existing significant neurological or motor deficits in the lower extremities
  • Cognitive impairment preventing pain assessment
  • Refusal to participate or inability to provide informed consent

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Turkey (Türkiye)2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Sivas Numune Hospital

    Sivas, Sivas, 58050

    Fatih Balcı, MD, +905458647657, fatihbalci05@gmail.com

    Not yet recruiting
  • Sivas Numune Hospital

    Sivas

    Fatih Balcı, +905458647657, fatihbalci05@gmail.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Deep Iliacus Plane Block (DIPB) and Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block (SIFIB) on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Hip Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study

This randomized, double-blind clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of the Deep Iliacus Plane Block (DIPB) and the Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block (SIFIB) for postoperative pain control in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty. Effective analgesia after hip surgery is essential for early mobilization, reduction of complications, and improved recovery outcomes.

Seventy patients scheduled for elective hip arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia will be randomly assigned to receive either DIPB or SIFIB at the end of surgery. Postoperative pain scores, opioid consumption, motor block, and block-related complications will be evaluated over a 48-hour period.

The study aims to determine whether DIPB provides superior or comparable analgesia with reduced motor blockade compared to SIFIB, thereby contributing to safer and more comprehensive postoperative pain management in hip surgery patients.

Read the detailed description

Hip arthroplasty is frequently associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain, which may negatively affect early mobilization, rehabilitation, and overall recovery. Adequate postoperative analgesia is therefore essential to reduce complications such as pulmonary morbidity, thromboembolism, delirium, and prolonged hospital stay.

The hip joint is innervated by both deep articular branches (femoral, obturator, and accessory obturator nerves) and superficial cutaneous branches (femoral nerve and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve). An optimal regional analgesic technique should provide effective blockade of both components. However, currently used techniques often fail to adequately block deep capsular innervation while preserving motor function.

The suprainguinal fascia iliaca block (SIFIB) is widely used in hip surgery and effectively blocks the femoral nerve and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, providing reliable cutaneous analgesia. Nevertheless, insufficient spread to obturator and accessory obturator nerves may result in inadequate deep joint analgesia. Attempts to overcome this limitation using high-volume injections may increase the risk of quadriceps weakness and motor blockade.

The Deep Iliacus Plane Block (DIPB) is a recently described fascial plane block targeting the deep surface of the iliacus muscle at the level of the anterior inferior iliac spine. Anatomical and preliminary clinical findings suggest that DIPB allows spread of local anesthetic to femoral, lateral femoral cutaneous, and pericapsular articular branches of the hip joint, potentially providing both capsular and cutaneous analgesia with reduced motor impairment. DIPB has therefore been proposed as a hybrid technique combining advantages of existing regional blocks.

This prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial will be conducted at Sivas Numune Hospital. Seventy patients (ASA I-III) scheduled for elective primary total hip arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia will be enrolled and randomly assigned into two groups: the SIFIB group (n=35) and the DIPB group (n=35). Randomization will be performed using a computer-generated sequence.

All patients will receive standardized spinal anesthesia and multimodal systemic analgesia. At the end of surgery, ultrasound-guided SIFIB or DIPB will be performed by an experienced anesthesiologist using 0.25% bupivacaine (30-40 mL, weight-adjusted). Postoperative pain will be assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at rest and during movement at predetermined intervals up to 48 hours. Rescue analgesia with intravenous tramadol will be administered when NRS ≥4, and total opioid consumption will be recorded. Motor blockade will be evaluated using the modified Bromage scale. Block-related complications and adverse events will also be documented.

The primary aim of the study is to compare postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption between DIPB and SIFIB. Secondary outcomes include motor blockade, block-related complications, and overall analgesic effectiveness. The findings of this study are expected to clarify whether DIPB provides superior or comparable analgesia with less motor impairment, thereby contributing to safer and more comprehensive postoperative pain management in hip arthroplasty patients.

Being tested
Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block, Deep Iliacus Plane Block
Keywords
Deep Iliacus Plane Block, Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block, Hip Arthroplasty, Postoperative Pain, Regional Anesthesia
Medical subject headings
Pain, Postoperative

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca BlockProcedure or surgery

    Ultrasound-guided suprainguinal fascia iliaca compartment block performed at the end of surgery using 0.25% bupivacaine (30-40 mL, weight-adjusted) for postoperative analgesia following primary total hip arthroplasty.

  • Deep Iliacus Plane BlockProcedure or surgery

    Ultrasound-guided deep iliacus plane block performed at the end of surgery using 0.25% bupivacaine (30-40 mL, weight-adjusted) for postoperative analgesia following primary total hip arthroplasty.

Study groups in NCT07452120
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block (SIFIB)ExperimentalParticipants randomized to this arm will receive an ultrasound-guided suprainguinal fascia iliaca compartment block at the end of surgery using 0.25% bupivacaine (30-40 mL, weight-adjusted) for postoperative analgesia following primary total hip arthroplasty.
Receives: Procedure: Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block
Deep Iliacus Plane Block (DIPB)ExperimentalParticipants randomized to this arm will receive an ultrasound-guided deep iliacus plane block at the end of surgery using 0.25% bupivacaine (30-40 mL, weight-adjusted) for postoperative analgesia following primary total hip arthroplasty.
Receives: Procedure: Deep Iliacus Plane Block

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Postoperative pain intensity

    Postoperative pain assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS; 0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain imaginable) at rest and during movement following total hip arthroplasty.

    Measured: 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Opioid consumption

    Total rescue opioid consumption (intravenous tramadol) administered for postoperative pain management.

    Measured: From the end of surgery to 48 hours postoperatively

  2. Motor block

    Motor blockade assessed using the Modified Bromage Scale (0-3), where higher scores indicate greater motor impairment of the lower extremity following regional anesthesia.

    Measured: 4, 8, 16, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively

  3. Pain during movement

    Pain during movement assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS; 0 = no pain, 10 = worst imaginable pain), where higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.

    Measured: 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Mar 2026
  2. Study start27 Mar 2026
  3. Primary completion1 Oct 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Nov 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups to receive either Deep Iliacus Plane Block (DIPB) or Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block (SIFIB). Both interventions will be performed at the end of surgery, and outcomes will be assessed concurrently over a 48-hour postoperative period to compare analgesic efficacy, opioid consumption, motor blockade, and safety profiles between groups.
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
70 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07452120
Sponsor's protocol ID
DIPB vs. SIFIB
Status last verified
Mar 2026
First submitted
23 Feb 2026
Last updated
2 Apr 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Tulgar S, Ciftci B, Koyuncu B, Ahiskalioglu A, Alver S, Bilal B, Sakul BU, Otu E, Narayanan M, Alici HA. Ultrasound-guided Deep Iliacus Plane Block (DIPB): Cadaveric Evaluation and Pilot Retrospective Evaluation of Another Novel Fascial Plane Block for Hip Analgesia. Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim. 2026 Feb 9;54(1):55-61. doi: 10.4274/TJAR.2025.252252. Epub 2026 Jan 7.

    PubMed 41498358
  • Sekhon J, Jain R, Bansal K, Luthra N, Singh MR, Kumari B. Efficacy of Different Volumes of 0.2% Ropivacaine in Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Multimodal Analgesia in Lower Limb Surgery. Cureus. 2023 Oct 12;15(10):e46894. doi: 10.7759/cureus.46894. eCollection 2023 Oct.

    PubMed 37954742
  • Lee S, Hwang JM, Lee S, Eom H, Oh C, Chung W, Ko YK, Lee W, Hong B, Hwang DS. Implementation of the Obturator Nerve Block into a Supra-Inguinal Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block Based Analgesia Protocol for Hip Arthroscopy: Retrospective Pre-Post Study. Medicina (Kaunas). 2020 Mar 27;56(4):150. doi: 10.3390/medicina56040150.

    PubMed 32230895
  • Saeaeh L, Chalacheewa T, Lerdwimonsak C, Phurikamonarunothai S. Comparison between combined suprainguinal fascia iliaca compartment block with intra-articular bupivacaine and suprainguinal fascia iliaca compartment block in total hip arthroplasty: randomized double blinded controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol. 2025 Sep 29;25(1):461. doi: 10.1186/s12871-025-03345-y.

    PubMed 41023795

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block and Deep Iliacus Plane Block in people with Hip Arthroplasty and Postoperative Pain, run by Sivas Numune Hospital at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Fatih Balcı, MD (+90 545 864 76 57, fatihbalci05@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Postoperative pain intensity (time frame: 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07452120, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Apr 2026.

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