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Completed No phase listed Observational

Nuss Procedure: Clinical Options in Pediatric Pain Management?

NCT02009267
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Conditions
Pectus Excavatum
Interventions
Patient controlled analgesia, Continuous thoracic epidural infusions, Continuous paravertebral blockade
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Ralph Beltran
Other
Eligibility
Not listed
Enrollment
32 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 2, 2017 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 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 13, 2017 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Pain Management for Pectus Excavatum Repair

NCT00413582
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Epidural Analgesia, Patient-Controlled IV Analgesia
Drug
Lead sponsor
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Other
Eligibility
8 Years to 18 Years
Enrollment
110 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2006 – 2010
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Kansas City, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 16, 2012 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Postoperative Thoracic Epidural Analgesia Versus Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia For Liver and/or Pancreas

NCT01438476
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Conditions
Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
Interventions
Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia (IVPCA), Thoracic Epidural Analgesia (TEA), Questionnaires, Pain Assessment
Procedure · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
178 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 12, 2020 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 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 8, 2018 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Compuflo Instrument for Thoracic ES Identification

NCT03376256
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Conditions
Anesthesia, Thoracic
Interventions
Compuflo Epidural Instrument
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Miami
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
2 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Miami, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 3, 2020 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Loss of Resistance, w/wo Stimulation, For Epidural Placement

NCT03087604
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Conditions
Anesthesia
Interventions
Thoracic epidural block, Electrical Nerve stimulation, Solution For Thoracic epidural block
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 17, 2020 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Trans-incisional vs Laparoscopic Guided Rectus Sheath Block for Pediatric Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

NCT02494336
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Trans-incisional rectus sheath block, Laparoscopic guided rectus sheath block, Ropivacaine
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
10 Years to 21 Years
Enrollment
48 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
St. Petersburg, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 22, 2021 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 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 15, 2014 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 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 9, 2026 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Terminated No phase listed Observational

Early Aggressive Pain Management is Associated With Improved Outcomes in Blunt Thoracic Trauma

NCT01327287
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Conditions
Thoracic Injury, Rib Fracture, Sternal Fracture
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
43 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Francisco, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 17, 2015 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Accuracy of the Thoracic Epidural Catheter Insertion Confirmed by Fluoroscopic Imaging

NCT01764932
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Conditions
Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery, Patients Undergoing Upper Abdominal Surgery
Interventions
Fluoroscopic imaging
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Chicago Anesthesia Pain Specialists
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 14, 2017 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Flail Chest - Rib Fixation Study

NCT01147471
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Conditions
Flail Chest
Interventions
operative rib fixation, operative rib fixation surgery
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2014
U.S. locations
7
States / cities
Fresno, California • Charlotte, North Carolina • Winston-Salem, North Carolina + 4 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 6, 2015 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 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 23, 2025 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

Early or Late Foley Removal After Thoracotomy

NCT01611519
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Conditions
Urinary Tract Infections
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
375 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2011 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Rochester, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 13, 2016 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Four Quadrants Transverse Abdominus Plane (4Q-TAP) Block With Plain and Liposomal Bupivacaine vs. Thoracic Epidermal Analgesia (TEA) in Patients Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery With Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) on an Enhanced Recovery Pathway

NCT03359811
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Conditions
Peritoneal Cancer
Interventions
Local Anesthetic Solution, Bupivacaine HCl, Liposomal Bupivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
75 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 18, 2022 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

A Comparison Trial Between PCA and Epidural Analgesia for Pectus Excavatum Repair

NCT02056301
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Conditions
Pectus Excavatum
Interventions
Hydromorphone, Morphine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine
Other
Eligibility
8 Years to 18 Years
Enrollment
62 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2012 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 11, 2020 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Optimal Method of Pain Management in Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures

NCT01401712
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Conditions
3 or More Rib Fractures
Interventions
ON-Q® Pain Relief System, Thoracic epidural catheter
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
96 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 29, 2013 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 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 28, 2026 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional

Rectus Sheath Block for Analgesia After Gynecological Laparotomy

NCT06575699
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Conditions
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
Interventions
Rectus sheath block, Thoracic Epidural Analgesia, Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Bupivacaine-Hydromorphone Cassette
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
90 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 2, 2026 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 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 9, 2020 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Recruiting No phase listed Observational

Understanding the Acute Pain Phenotype in Patients Undergoing Surgery

NCT06466941
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Conditions
Acute Pain, Chronic Post Operative Pain, Opioid Use
Interventions
regional anesthesia, no regional anesthesia, acute pain consultation, no acute pain consultation
Procedure · Other
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
1,000 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 22, 2026 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional

Rectus Sheath Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Thoracic Epidural Analgesia for Pain Control Following Pancreatoduodenectomy

NCT06411795
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Conditions
Duodenal Neoplasm, Pancreatic Neoplasm
Interventions
Bupivacaine, Hydromorphone, Iopamidol, Liposomal Bupivacaine, Medical Chart Review, Questionnaire Administration, Thoracic Epidural Analgesia, Ultrasound Imaging, X-Ray Imaging
Drug · Other · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
78 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 3, 2026 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

A Factorial Trial of Ultrasound and Manometry to Improve the Success of Thoracic Epidural Placement

NCT03559023
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Conditions
Surgery
Interventions
Ultrasound Only, Manometry Only, Ultrasound Plus Manometry, Usual Care/Management
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
480 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Portland, Oregon
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 3, 2020 · Synced Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT