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Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Comparison of Pre-op and Post-op Pectoralis Nerve Block

NCT03653988
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Conditions
Breast Cancer, Postoperative Pain, Anesthesia, Nerve Block
Interventions
PEC I/II blocks by anesthesiologist - pre-operative, PEC I/II blocks by surgeon - intra-operative
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Melinda Seering
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years · Female only
Enrollment
34 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Iowa City, Iowa
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 15, 2024 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Rib Fracture Analgesia Using Cryoanalgesia

NCT04198662
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Conditions
Traumatic Rib Fracture(s)
Interventions
Cryoneurolysis with a Painblocker (Epimed International, Farmers Branch, Texas), Intercostal nerve block ropivacaine with epinephrine, Sham cryoneurolysis with a Painblocker, Placebo intercostal nerve block with normal saline
Device · Drug
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Diego, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 9, 2024 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Are Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane (SPIP) Blocks With Bupivacaine and With or Without Adjuvants Helpful for Post-operative Pain After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?

NCT05003765
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Conditions
Post-operative Pain Management
Interventions
Bupivacaine 0.25% Injectable Solution, Bupivacaine 0.25% Injectable Solution, Magnesium Sulfate 200 mg, Bupivacaine 0.25% Injectable Solution, Magnesium Sulfate 200 mg, Buprenorphine 300 mcg
Drug
Lead sponsor
Wayne State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 100 Years
Enrollment
200 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pontiac, Michigan
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 11, 2021 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 1 Interventional

Extrapleural Intercostal Catheter vs. Thoracic Epidural for Thoracotomy Pain

NCT00373633
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Conditions
THoracotomy
Interventions
Thoracic Epidural, Extrapleural Intercostal Catheter
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
26 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2006 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Richmond, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 14, 2014 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Pharmacokinetics of Single-Dose Liposomal Bupivacaine in Surgeon Performed Intercostal Nerve Blocks

NCT03708198
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Conditions
Thoracic
Interventions
Liposomal Bupivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Virginia
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
15 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charlottesville, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 22, 2022 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional

Pectoral Block in Breast Reduction for Pain Control

NCT07527039
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Conditions
Macromastia (Symptomatic)
Interventions
Pectoral II Nerve Block, Post Operative Pain Relievers
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Carilion Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years · Female only
Enrollment
80 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Roanoke, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 13, 2026 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 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 Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM 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 Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Dose Finding Posterolateral Thoracotomy Study

NCT00807209
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Low Dose SKY0402, High Dose SKY0402, Placebo, Fentanyl via PCA, Bupivacaine via epidural
Drug
Lead sponsor
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
3 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2009
U.S. locations
5
States / cities
Pasadena, California • Orlando, Florida • Houston, Texas + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 14, 2012 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Intercostal Nerve Block With Liposome Bupivacaine in Subjects Undergoing Posterolateral Thoracotomy

NCT01802411
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Conditions
Posterolateral Thoracotomy, Postoperative Pain
Interventions
EXPAREL 266 mg, Placebo
Drug
Lead sponsor
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
191 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2013
U.S. locations
7
States / cities
Miami, Florida • Shreveport, Louisiana • Fargo, North Dakota + 4 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 11, 2021 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Early Phase 1 Interventional

ESP/PIF for Sternotomy

NCT04985500
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Conditions
Cardiac Surgery, Sternotomy
Interventions
ESP block, PIF block, Ultrasound, Bupivacain
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
225 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 30, 2026 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional

Optimal Timing of Intercostal Nerve Blocks During Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgeries

NCT02980835
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Conditions
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Interventions
Normal Saline, Ropivacaine, Epinephrine, Dexamethasone
Drug
Lead sponsor
University at Buffalo
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Buffalo, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 21, 2022 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Erector Spinae Block Versus Surgeon Infiltration in VATS Procedures

NCT03859635
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative, Thoracic, Acute Pain
Interventions
Liposomal Bupivacaine, Bupivacaine, 0.25%, Bupivacaine, 0.5%
Drug
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 100 Years
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 27, 2025 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Treatment of Adult Traumatic Rib Fractures With Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis

NCT05330611
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Conditions
Rib Fractures
Interventions
Cryoneurolysis of Intercostal Nerves, Standard of Care
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
Stanford University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 64 Years
Enrollment
43 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Palo Alto, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 23, 2026 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Comparison of US-Guided Paravertebral and Proximal Intercostal Nerve Blocks

NCT02911168
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Conditions
Pain
Interventions
Proximal Intercostal Block, Paravertebral Block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years · Female only
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2016 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 24, 2025 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Completed Early Phase 1 Interventional

Intercostobrachial Nerve Block (ICBN) for Tourniquet Pain: Is it Necessary?

NCT03797924
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Conditions
Nerve Block, Pain
Interventions
Receive ICBN with ropivacaine, No ICBN block
Drug · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
46 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 23, 2022 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Recruiting No phase listed Observational

A Multicenter Patient Registry on Outcomes From Cryoanalgesia of the Intercostal Nerves

NCT05110989
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Conditions
Post Operative Pain
Interventions
AtriCure Cryo Nerve Block (cryoNB) Device Family
Device
Lead sponsor
AtriCure, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
12 Years and older
Enrollment
5,000 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2040
U.S. locations
7
States / cities
Jacksonville, Florida • Orlando, Florida • Annapolis, Maryland + 4 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 28, 2026 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 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 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional

INTERCOSTAL NERVE BLOCK: Efficacy of CINB for Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures

NCT05642026
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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
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 6, 2025 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery

NCT06409156
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Conditions
Open Abdominal Surgery
Interventions
Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cleveland, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 17, 2026 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Combination Versus Alone Liposomal Bupivacaine Blocks in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery-1

NCT07254650
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Conditions
Lung Cancer (Diagnosis)
Interventions
Arm 1 "LipoB-I": Liposomal Bupivacaine via Multi-Level Intercostal Nerve Block, Arm 2 "LipoB-S": Liposomal Bupivacaine via Serratus Anterior Plane Block, Arm 3 "LipoB-C": Liposomal Bupivacaine Administered via Combination Block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
300 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 25, 2026 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT
Not listed Phase 4 Interventional

The Effect of Dexamethasone on the Duration and Functionality of Bupivacaine Intercostal Nerve Blockade

NCT02005575
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Conditions
Post Minimally Invasive Thorascopic Surgical Pain
Interventions
Bupivacaine and Dexamethasone, Placebo
Drug
Lead sponsor
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Los Angeles, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 3, 2015 · Synced Sep 11, 2026, 6:22 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 11, 2026, 6:22 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 11, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT