Randomised controlled trial to assess the difference of spinal anaesthesia versus general anaesthesia in hip replacement surgery

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Hip fracture; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Fracture

• Registration Number: ISRCTN36381516
• Lead Sponsor: Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-08-13
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 600

Inclusion Criteria

1. Acute hip replacement surgery
2. Aged greater than 49

Exclusion Criteria

1. Conservative treatment for hip fracture
2. Unsuitable for spinal or general anaesthesia

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain will be assessed by asking open questions and performing an assessment of the amount of analgesia required.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Mobility will be assessed by using a specially designed questionnaire<br>2. Confusion will be assessed by using the Mini Mental Questionnaire