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Conditions
Total Hip Arthroplasty
Interventions
L2 Paravertebral catheter nerve block, Continuous Lumbar plexus nerve block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2009 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Interventions
Paravertebral Block, General Anesthesia
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2010
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Conditions
Breast Surgery
Interventions
Pecs-2 block (single injection), Paravertebral block (single injection)
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
119 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Diego, California
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Erector Spinae Plane vs. Paravertebral Nerve Block for Thoracic Surgery

NCT03758261
Conditions
Thoracic Surgical Procedures
Interventions
Paravertebral nerve block, Erector Spinae nerve block
Drug
Lead sponsor
Charles Luke
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
35 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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
Conditions
Pain, Nausea
Interventions
ropivacaine, Lidocaine/Ketamine, placebo
Drug · Other
Lead sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years · Male only
Enrollment
12 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2010
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Conditions
Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Interventions
Ropivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
2 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Jacksonville, Florida
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
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Comparison of US-Guided Paravertebral and Proximal Intercostal Nerve Blocks

NCT02911168
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
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
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery - Exparel Study

NCT04864210
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
Conditions
Degenerative Joint Disease
Interventions
L2 paravertebral block, periarticular injection group
Other
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
9 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Jacksonville, Florida
Conditions
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Interventions
Ropivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Jacksonville, Florida
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Interventions
Paravertebral Block, Propofol, Fentanyl, Ropivacaine, Midazolam
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
89 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2007 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Conditions
Breast Reconstruction
Interventions
Paravertebral block (single injection), Pectoral block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Amy Colwell
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
212 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions
Pain, Postoperative, Regional Anesthesia, Hip Dysplasia
Interventions
Erector spinae block with ropivacaine 0.2%, Quadratus lumborum block with ropivacaine 0.2%, Ropivacaine
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Boston Children's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
15 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Enhanced Recovery Strategies in Elective Breast Surgery

NCT03187080
Conditions
Pain, Acute, Nausea, Vomiting, Postoperative, Opioid Use, Satisfaction
Interventions
Paravertebral block procedure using either local anesthetic (0.25% bupivacaine) or sterile saline, Enhanced recovery after breast surgery (ERABS) strategies, Sham paravertebral block using saline, Paravertebral block using local anesthetic
Procedure · Other · Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
113 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions
Respiratory Depression
Interventions
Expiron respirator
Device
Lead sponsor
Yale University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
86 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New Haven, Connecticut
Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Ropivacaine, Lidocaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Jacques E. Chelly
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
68 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions
Inguinal Hernia
Interventions
PVB using nerve stimulation, PVB using anatomic landmarks
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2007 – 2009
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Jacksonville, Florida
Conditions
Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Ropivacaine infusion
Drug
Lead sponsor
Boston Children's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
Up to 4 Years
Enrollment
26 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions
Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Quality of Life
Interventions
Ropivacaine, Saline
Drug
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
18 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions
Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection
Interventions
TAP block, Epidural, Paravertebral block, Acetaminophen 1g IV, Dexamethasone 4mg, Midazolam up to 2mg, Propofol 1-2.5 mg/kg, Sevoflurane to keep a bispectral index of between 40-60, Local infiltration with 10 mL of plain ropivacaine 0.25%, Lidocaine, Epinephrine, Hydromorphone
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
17 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Paravertebral Nerve Blocks in Neonates

NCT03408340
Conditions
Congenital Heart Disease
Interventions
Paravertebral Nerve Block, Standard of Care Anesthesia
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Emory University
Other
Eligibility
Up to 12 Months
Enrollment
16 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Atlanta, Georgia