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Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Low Dose Ketamine for Blunt Thoracic Trauma

NCT06236113
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Conditions
Blunt Injury of Thorax, Multiple Rib Fractures, Involving Three Ribs
Interventions
Ketamine 1 Mg/mL-NaCl 0.9% Intravenous Solution
Drug
Lead sponsor
North Memorial Health Care
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Robbinsdale, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 20, 2024 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Completed Early Phase 1 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Efficacy of Gabapentin vs. Placebo for Adjuvant Pain Control Following Acute Rib Fractures

NCT02856750
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Conditions
Acute Pain
Interventions
Gabapentin
Drug
Lead sponsor
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2016 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Denver, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 25, 2018 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Dexmedotomidine for Acute Pain Control in Patients With Multiple Rib FracturesRandomized Controlled Trial

NCT05321121
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Conditions
Rib Fractures, Pain, Acute
Interventions
Dexmedetomidine, Placebo
Drug · Other
Lead sponsor
University of California, Irvine
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
41 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Orange, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 24, 2026 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Versus Paravertebral Nerve (PVB) Blockade for Acute Unilateral Rib Fracture Pain

NCT03540095
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Conditions
Rib Fractures, Pain, Acute, Thoracic Injuries, Neuropathic Pain, Neuromuscular Blockade, Anesthesia, Local
Interventions
Erector Spinae Plane Block, Paravertebral Nerve Block
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
7 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 15, 2019 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Completed Early Phase 1 Interventional

Ultrasound Guided Serratus Anterior Plane Block in ED Patients With Rib Fractures

NCT06299137
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Conditions
Rib Fractures, Pain Acute, Regional Anesthesia, Opioid Use
Interventions
Serratus Anterior Plane Block, Ropivacaine injection
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Rhode Island Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Providence, Rhode Island
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional

Pain Relief for Ventilated Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures Using the ON-Q Pain Relief System

NCT00880529
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
ON-Q bupivicaine administration, IV opioid administration
Device · Drug
Lead sponsor
The Cooper Health System
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
2 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2009 – 2011
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Camden, New Jersey
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 26, 2013 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Completed Early Phase 1 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane Blocks

NCT04916691
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
EPSB for rib fractures, Ropivacaine
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Rochester, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 27, 2023 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Continuous Intercostal Nerve Blockade for Traumatic Rib Fractures

NCT02604589
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
hydromorphone hydrochloride, Infusion catheter placement, bupivicaine 0.25%, bupivicaine 0.5%
Drug · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Anthony Iacco
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
10 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Royal Oak, Michigan
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 11, 2017 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Not listed Phase 4 Interventional

US-guided SAPB for Rib Fractures in the ED

NCT03619785
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Conditions
Rib Fractures, Rib Fracture Multiple
Interventions
Bupivacaine, Fentanyl, morphine, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, acetaminophen, ketorolac, gabapentin, ketamine, ibuprofen
Drug
Lead sponsor
Andrew A Herring
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
70 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Oakland, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 18, 2018 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Surgical Stabilization for Rib Fractures

NCT04081233
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Conditions
Trauma Chest, Rib Fracture Multiple
Interventions
surgical stabilization, Usual care
Procedure
Lead sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Other
Eligibility
16 Years and older
Enrollment
84 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 1, 2024 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Thoracic Blocks Versus Thoracic Epidural and Patient Controlled Anesthesia in Traumatic Rib Fracture Patients

NCT01599403
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Conditions
Traumatic Rib Fracture
Interventions
Paravertebral Block, Intercostal Nerve Block, Epidural Block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 100 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 12, 2017 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Chest Wall Repair of Rib Fractures After Trauma

NCT00926991
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
No intervention
Other
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2009 – 2010
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 21, 2011 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Vital Capacity in Ultrasound Guided Serratus Plane Block in ED Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures

NCT04530149
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Conditions
Pain
Interventions
Acetaminophen, Bupivacain, Saline
Drug
Lead sponsor
Antonios Likourezos
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 120 Years
Enrollment
3 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Brooklyn, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 10, 2024 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Effects of Using the Duracore Splinting Device on Patient Outcomes Related to Chest Trauma

NCT04909463
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Conditions
Rib Fractures, Rib Fracture Multiple
Interventions
Chest Splint
Device
Lead sponsor
CommonSpirit Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
8 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 13, 2025 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Terminated No phase listed Observational

Early Aggressive Pain Management is Associated With Improved Outcomes in Blunt Thoracic Trauma

NCT01327287
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Conditions
Thoracic Injury, Rib Fracture, Sternal Fracture
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
43 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Francisco, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 16, 2015 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Randomized Control Trial, Cryoablation as an Adjunct to Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures

NCT05415384
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative, Rib Fracture Multiple
Interventions
Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves, Standard surgical treatment of patients with multiple rib fractures
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
80 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 28, 2026 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 2 Interventional

Comparison of Continuous Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion Versus ESP Block for Rib Fracture Analgesia

NCT04707183
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
Lidocaine IV Infusion, 2% Lidocaine via ESPB
Drug
Lead sponsor
Stanford University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Stanford, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 4, 2026 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Trial of Injected Liposomal Bupivacaine vs Bupivacaine Infusion After Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures

NCT03305666
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Conditions
Drug Effect, Rib Fractures, Rib Trauma, Surgical Procedure, Unspecified, Pain; Catheter (Other), Nerve Pain, Local Infiltration, Anesthesia, Local, Intercostal Rib, Opioid Dependence, Chest Injury Trauma, Pneumonia
Interventions
Liposomal bupivacaine injection, Bupivacaine indwelling catheter
Drug
Lead sponsor
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Denver, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 28, 2021 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Intercostal Cryoneurolysis Following Traumatic Rib Fractures

NCT03917823
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
Cryoneurolysis, Sham comparator
Device
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
4 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Diego, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 10, 2021 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Percutaneous Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves for the Treatment of Rib Fractures

NCT06533904
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Conditions
Trauma, Rib Fractures, Chest Wall Disorder, Respiratory Insufficiency, Pain, Chest, Rib Trauma, Rib Fracture Multiple, Respiratory Failure, Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Interventions
Percutaneous Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves, Multi-modal pain regimen
Procedure · Other
Lead sponsor
Loma Linda University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2026 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Loma Linda, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 8, 2026 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 4 Interventional

Exparel for Pain Control During Care of Rib Fractures

NCT02390440
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Conditions
Pain
Interventions
EXPAREL
Drug
Lead sponsor
Michael Moncure, MD
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Kansas City, Kansas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 18, 2017 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Terminated Early Phase 1 Interventional

PVB vs Ketamine/Lidocaine in Rib Fracture Patients

NCT04413799
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Conditions
Rib Fractures, Rib Trauma, Rib Fracture Multiple, Pain, Acute
Interventions
lidocaine, ketamine intravenous infusion, paravertebral block with ropivicaine
Combination Product · Drug
Lead sponsor
George Washington University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
32 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 21, 2025 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Rib Fixation for Clinically Severe Rib Fractures From Trauma

NCT02595593
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Conditions
Rib Fracture, Flail Chest
Interventions
Rib Fixation System
Device
Lead sponsor
Darwin Ang
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
236 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2023
U.S. locations
10
States / cities
Fort Walton Beach, Florida • Ft. Pierce, Florida • Kissimmee, Florida + 7 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 9, 2022 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional

Evaluation of Surgical Treatment on Pain and Disability for Chronic, Non-healing Rib Fracture

NCT00774618
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Conditions
Rib Fracture
Interventions
Resection with or without plate fixation
Device
Lead sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
34 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2011
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Portland, Oregon
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 21, 2013 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT