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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
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
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
Conditions
Pulmonary Edema, Pneumonia, Atelectasis, Pleural Effusion, Acute Rejection of Lung Transplant (Disorder), Airway Obstruction, Rib Fractures, Acute Copd Exacerbation, Asthma COPD, Pulmonary Embolism, Hemothorax, Pneumothorax, Mesothelioma, Diaphragmatic Paralysis
Interventions
Portable Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR)
Diagnostic Test
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
230 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
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
Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
Ropivacaine, Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and opioids
Drug
Lead sponsor
Zachary Warriner
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
180 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions
Clavicle Fracture, Chest Injury
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
Anna Rockich
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 79 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Denver, Colorado
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 – 2028
U.S. locations
5
States / cities
La Jolla, California • Bethesda, Maryland • Boston, Massachusetts + 1 more
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
Recruiting No phase listed Observational

Zimmer Biomet-RibFix Titan

NCT07485829
Conditions
Rib Fracture, Rib Fracture Multiple
Interventions
The RibFix Titan™ device should be used within this arm of the study.
Device
Lead sponsor
Zimmer Biomet
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
54 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Completed Early Phase 1 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane Blocks

NCT04916691
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
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
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
Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional

Cryo Rib Fracture Study

NCT06347874
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
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
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
Completed No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

A Study of Effects of Age and Hyperkyphosis on Spine Motion and Loading

NCT03008902
Conditions
Kyphosis, Vertebral Fracture
Interventions
Near-infrared passive motion capture recording
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
41 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
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
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Surgical Stabilization for Rib Fractures

NCT04081233
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
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
Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
RibFix Advantage
Device
Lead sponsor
Zimmer Biomet
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
1 participant
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Orange, California • Cleveland, Ohio
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Percutaneous Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves for the Treatment of Rib Fractures

NCT06533904
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
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Lidocaine Patches in Elderly Patients With Traumatic Rib Fractures

NCT05714631
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
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