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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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Posterior Lateral Fusion (PLF) With Dynesys

NCT00791180
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Conditions
Spondylolisthesis
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
Zimmer Biomet
Industry
Eligibility
20 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
38 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2006 – 2011
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 28, 2011 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Ketamine Infusion Therapy for the Management of Acute Pain in Adult Rib Fracture Patients

NCT02432456
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Conditions
Wounds and Injuries, Rib Fractures
Interventions
Ketamine, Placebo, Intercostal Nerve Block, Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Pantoprazole, Methocarbamol, Opioid
Drug · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
153 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 4, 2020 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Continuous Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion Versus Placebo for Rib Fracture Analgesia

NCT04140396
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
Saline infusion, Lidocaine infusion
Drug
Lead sponsor
Stanford University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
1 participant
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Stanford, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 29, 2023 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Study Comparing Surgical Versus Non-surgical Treatment

NCT02827214
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Conditions
Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
AO Innovation Translation Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
213 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2021
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
San Diego, California • East Syracuse, New York • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 30, 2023 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 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 Jul 21, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 4 Interventional

Lidocaine Infusions for Rib Fractures

NCT03571919
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Conditions
Rib Fracture Multiple, Trauma Chest, Pain, Acute
Interventions
Lidocaine infusion, Saline infusion
Drug
Lead sponsor
Stanford University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Palo Alto, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 27, 2021 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 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 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
The Bronx, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 18, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

Effect of Bracing Versus No Bracing in Stable Thoracolumbar Compression and Burst Fractures

NCT03952182
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Conditions
Thoracic Fracture, Lumbar Fracture, Compression Fracture of Thoracic Vertebral Body, Compression Fracture of Lumbar Spine, Burst Fracture of Thoracic Vertebra, Burst Fracture of Lumbar Vertebra
Interventions
Spinal Orthosis (LSO, TLSO), No orthosis
Other
Lead sponsor
St. Louis University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
1 participant
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
St Louis, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 23, 2022 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM 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 Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT
Enrolling by invitation Phase 4 Interventional

Suzetrigine for Acute Pain Control in Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures

NCT07145346
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
Suzetrigine (SUZ), Placebo
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of California, Irvine
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
80 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Orange, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 7, 2025 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT