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Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Selective Intraoperative Administration of Local Anesthesia in Breast Reconstruction

NCT02525718
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Conditions
Breast Cancer
Interventions
Saline, 0.25 % bupivacaine (2.5 mg/ml) w/ 1:100,000 epinephrine & 4 mg dexamethasone
Drug
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 79 Years · Female only
Enrollment
47 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 13, 2019 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 11:48 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, 11:48 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 6, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Erector Spinae Plane Block for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

NCT04770961
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Conditions
Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Mitral Valve Prolapse
Interventions
Erector spinae plane catheter with 0.5% Ropivacaine, Erector spinae plane catheter with saline
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Francisco, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 2, 2021 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 11:48 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, 11:48 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 6, 2026, 11:48 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 6, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Identification of Best Postoperative Analgesia Method Following a Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum

NCT04211935
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Conditions
Pectus Excavatum, Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Use of PCA, Use of ESB for postoperative pain control after MIRPE, Use of INC for postoperative pain control after MIRPE
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Other
Eligibility
12 Years to 21 Years
Enrollment
158 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Aurora, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 27, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Phase 2 Interventional

EXPAREL or Lidocane as Local Anesthetic in Patients Undergoing Pleuroscopy With Pleural Biopsy and Indwelling Pleural Catheter Placement

NCT05044468
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Conditions
Malignant Pleural Neoplasm
Interventions
Lidocaine, Liposomal Bupivacaine, Questionnaire Administration
Drug · Other
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
80 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 8, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

The Use of Pecs Blocks in Combination With Exparel in Breast Reconstruction Surgery

NCT05171179
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Conditions
Mammaplasty
Interventions
Breast Reconstruction (Mammaplasty), Pecs blocks, Exparel, Bupivacaine
Procedure · Device · Drug
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 23, 2025 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Parasternal Nerve Block in Cardiac Patients

NCT01826851
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Conditions
Coronary Artery Disease, Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Exparel, Placebo
Drug
Lead sponsor
Peter A Knight
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
79 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Rochester, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 31, 2018 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 11:48 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 6, 2026, 11:48 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 6, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional

Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Pain Control Trial

NCT05906134
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain, Acute, Postoperative Complications
Interventions
Local intercostal nerve block, Cryo-analgesia and intercostal nerve block, Serratus plane catheter blocks and intercostal nerve blocks, Thoracic epidural catheter
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Swedish Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 22, 2025 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 11:48 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 6, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Supraclavicular Block vs Retroclavicular Block: Incidence of Phrenic Nerve Paralysis

NCT02631122
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Conditions
Phrenic Nerve Paralysis
Interventions
Supraclavicular vs Retroclavicular Nerve Block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
44 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 21, 2019 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 11:48 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 – 2028
U.S. locations
5
States / cities
La Jolla, California • Bethesda, Maryland • Boston, Massachusetts + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 23, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 11:48 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 6, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT
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 6, 2026, 11:48 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 6, 2026, 11:48 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 6, 2026, 11:48 PM 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 Sep 6, 2026, 11:48 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 6, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery - Exparel Study

NCT04864210
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Nada Sadek
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
176 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Iowa City, Iowa
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 5, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 11:48 PM EDT