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Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Intercostal Liposomal Bupivacaine for the Management of Blunt Chest Wall Trauma

NCT02749968
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Conditions
Blunt Chest Wall Trauma, Rib Fracture, Sternal Fracture
Interventions
Liposomal bupivacaine, 0.9% sodium chloride
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Cincinnati
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cincinnati, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 3, 2022 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM 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 Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM 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 Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

MatrixRIB Implants for Surgical Stabilization of Flail Chest Injuries: A Registry

NCT00810251
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Conditions
Flail Chest
Interventions
MatrixRIB (FDA Approval # K081623)
Device
Lead sponsor
Legacy Biomechanics Laboratory
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2011
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Portland, Oregon
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 5, 2011 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM 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 Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) Therapy in Trauma Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures

NCT04100512
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Conditions
Rib Fractures, Respiratory Complication
Interventions
Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device, Incentive spirometry
Device
Lead sponsor
Poudre Valley Health System
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Loveland, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 18, 2022 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT
Not listed Phase 4 Interventional

Liposomal Bupivacaine Intercostal Nerve Block vs Thoracic Epidural for Regional Analgesia in Multiple Rib Fractures

NCT03574376
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Conditions
Trauma, Trauma Injury, Pain, Acute
Interventions
Bupivacaine Liposome Injection, Bupivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Chadrick Evans
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
258 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Peoria, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 8, 2020 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Blocks for Rib Fractures

NCT04558281
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Conditions
Rib Fractures, Trauma, Anesthesia, Anesthesia, Local
Interventions
Active ropivacaine 0.3% erector spinae plane perineural administration, Placebo erector spinae plane perineural administration
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
4 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Diego, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 11, 2023 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM 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 Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Lidocaine Patches in Elderly Patients With Traumatic Rib Fractures

NCT05714631
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
Placebo Patch, 4% Lidocaine Patch
Other · Drug
Lead sponsor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Other
Eligibility
65 Years and older
Enrollment
5 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 8, 2025 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM 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 Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 1 Interventional

The Erector Spinae Plane Block and Its Effect on Respiratory Status and Pain Management in Rib Fracture Patients

NCT03805360
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
Ropivacaine, Normal Saline Flush, 0.9% Injectable Solution
Drug
Lead sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
4 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Richmond, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 6, 2020 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Comparison of Epidural and Paracostal Catheter Placement for Pain Control After Rib Fractures

NCT02295098
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Conditions
Rib Fractures, Wounds and Injuries
Interventions
Thoracic epidural catheter placement, Paracostal catheter placement
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Denver, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 7, 2018 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM 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 Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM 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 Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT
Recruiting No phase listed Observational

Assessment of Morbidity and Mortality Following Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) for Unilateral Rib Fractures

NCT07032766
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Conditions
Pain Management, Rib Fracture Multiple, Serratus Anterior Plane Block
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
220 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
The Bronx, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 12, 2025 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM 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 Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Phase 4 Interventional

Ketamine vs Lidocaine in Traumatic Rib Fractures

NCT04781673
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Conditions
Rib Fractures, Rib Fracture Multiple, Rib Trauma
Interventions
Ketamine, Lidocaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Brittany Hoyte
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
74 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 25, 2026 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM 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 Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional

Cryo Rib Fracture Study

NCT06347874
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
Cryoablation, ESP Catheter
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
48 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 16, 2026 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM 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 Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT
Enrolling by invitation Not applicable Interventional

Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis to Treat Pain Following Thoracic Trauma

NCT06069154
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Conditions
Rib Fracture, Rib Fracture Multiple
Interventions
Cryoneurolysis, Local anesthetic peripheral nerve block, Sham Cryoneurolysis, Sham peripheral nerve block
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2027
U.S. locations
5
States / cities
La Jolla, California • Bethesda, Maryland • Boston, Massachusetts + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 19, 2025 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM 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 Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Early Percutaneous Cryoablation for Pain Control After Rib Fractures Among Elderly Patients

NCT04482582
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
Cryoneurolysis, Standard of Care
Radiation · Other
Lead sponsor
Stanford University
Other
Eligibility
65 Years and older
Enrollment
127 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Palo Alto, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 26, 2026 · Synced Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT