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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 29, 2026, 8:46 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 16, 2020 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Comparison of Three Different Pain Blocks for Subjects Undergoing VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) Procedure.

NCT03151434
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Conditions
Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Acute
Interventions
US Guided Single Shot Paravertebral Block (0.2% ropivicaine infusion), US Guided Paravertebral Catheter (0.2% ropivicaine bolus), Thoracic Epidural (0.125% bupivicaine/hydromorphone)
Drug
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
147 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 26, 2021 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Comparison Study of Transversus Abdominal Plane, Paravertebral and Epidural Blocks in Laparoscopic Colectomy

NCT02164929
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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
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 24, 2017 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 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 29, 2026, 8:46 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 10, 2020 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 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 15, 2012 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

CompuFlo Thoracic Epidural Study

NCT03826186
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Conditions
Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia
Interventions
Traditional (loss-of-resistance technique) thoracic epidural placement, CompuFlo thoracic epidural placement
Device
Lead sponsor
YATISH SIDDAPURA RANGANATH
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Iowa City, Iowa
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 18, 2022 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational Results available

Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) to Guide and Confirm Epidural Catheters in Pediatric Patients

NCT02415998
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Conditions
Epidural Space
Interventions
TEE
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Kenichi Ueda
Other
Eligibility
Up to 18 Years
Enrollment
25 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Iowa City, Iowa
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 27, 2020 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 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 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
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 1, 2017 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 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 17, 2022 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Phase 3 Interventional

Thoracic Epidural Analgesia or Four-Quadrant Transversus Abdominus Plane Block in Reducing Pain in Patients Undergoing Liver Surgery

NCT03214510
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Conditions
Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct Disorder
Interventions
Bupivacaine, Fentanyl, Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Implanted Medical Device, Liposomal Bupivacaine, Questionnaire
Drug · Device · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
101 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 7, 2026 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

TEA vs. PVB vs. PCA in Liver Resection Surgery

NCT02192879
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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
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 23, 2016 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 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 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

A Trial Comparing Transversus Abdominis Plane Catheter Versus Epidural After Esophagectomy

NCT03570996
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Conditions
Esophageal Cancer, Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Esophagectomy, Transversus abdominis plane catheter, Epidural
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Swedish Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
38 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 22, 2023 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 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 13, 2017 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Phase 3 Interventional

Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia Versus Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia for Post-Operative Pain Control in Patients Undergoing Elective Liver Resection

NCT02523443
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Conditions
Liver Cancer, Pain Management
Interventions
IV PCA, PCEA
Other
Lead sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
231 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2027
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Basking Ridge, New Jersey • Commack, New York • New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 14, 2026 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Study of Exparel Versus Epidural for Pain Control After Thoracotomy

NCT02178553
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Conditions
Pain Following Thoracotomy Surgery
Interventions
Epidural, Intercostal Bupivicaine (Exparel)
Drug
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
102 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Rochester, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 8, 2020 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Epidural Anesthesia /Analgesia Versus PCA for Laparoscopic Complex Ventral Hernia Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT00529074
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Conditions
Analgesia
Interventions
Epidural Catheter for Analgesia
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Missouri-Columbia
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2006
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbia, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 15, 2016 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 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 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Paravertebral Catheters for Pancreatic Surgery

NCT02363777
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Conditions
Acute Pain
Interventions
Epidural, Paravertebral catheters
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 30, 2017 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Post Operative Pain Control Using Ropivacaine and the ON-Q System in the Adult Pectus Excavatum Patient

NCT01816477
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Conditions
Pectus Excavatum
Interventions
ON-Q soaker catheter system, Epidural (ropivicaine 0.25%)
Device · Drug
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
85 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Phoenix, Arizona
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 3, 2017 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
Terminated No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

How Much Can the Thoracic and Lumbar Skin Slide?

NCT02105363
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Conditions
Movement of Thoracic and Lumbar Skin
Interventions
measure of skin movement on surface of the back, Measurement of skin movement on surface of back
Other
Lead sponsor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Other
Eligibility
Not listed
Enrollment
400 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2014 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 29, 2019 · Synced Sep 29, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT