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Local D1 index available.
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
Gastrointestinal Malignancy, Pain Control
Interventions
Erector Spinae Plane Block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
25 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Paravertebral Versus Pectoralis Block for Post Mastectomy Pain

NCT03656679
Conditions
Pain, Postoperative, Post-Mastectomy Chronic Pain Syndrome, Opioid Use
Interventions
Pectoralis Blockade (PECs), Paravertebral Blockade
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years · Female only
Enrollment
18 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions
Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
control group, treatment group
Drug
Lead sponsor
Mihaela Visoiu
Other
Eligibility
8 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
84 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2010 – 2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 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
Conditions
New Onset Atrial Fibrillation, Anesthesia, Local, Cardiac Disease
Interventions
Ropivacaine 0.2% Injectable Solution
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
32 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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
Paravertebral Peripheral Nerve Block, Acute Pain Management
Interventions
Thoracotomy, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
45 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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
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
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
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
Perioperative Optimization
Interventions
Neuraxial Analgesia, Regional Block 1: Paravertebral, Perphenazine, Aprepitant, Dimenhydrinate, Ondansetron 4 MG, Dexamethasone, Regional Block 2: QL1
Drug
Lead sponsor
Jennifer Holder-Murray
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
3,395 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2025
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

TEA vs. PVB vs. PCA in Liver Resection Surgery

NCT02192879
Conditions
Pain Management Strategies in Liver Resection Surgery
Interventions
thoracic epidural, continuous paravertebral catheter, Patient-Controlled Analgesia
Device · Drug
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
10 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
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 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
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
Anesthesia, Conduction
Interventions
Erector Spinae Plane Block, Paravertebral Block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of New Mexico
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
8 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

The Use of Paravertebral Block for Cardiac Surgery

NCT02180893
Conditions
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Interventions
Paravertebral Block, Placebo Comparator
Other
Lead sponsor
NYU Langone Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Conditions
Pain
Interventions
Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Memorial Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2011
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
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
Conditions
Liver Disease, Pain
Interventions
paravertebral blocks
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania