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Local Anesthetic
Experimental (SAPB) for Rib Fractures
Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Arun Nagdev, MD
Research Sponsored by Andrew A Herring
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Males and females 18 years and older, capable of providing informed consent indicating awareness of the investigational nature of the study, in keeping with institutional policy.
Written informed consent must be obtained from each patient prior to entering the study.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 20, 40, 60 minutes
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Study Summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to determine whether the serratus anterior plane block reduces pain more than the usual treatment for rib fractures in the same amount of time.
Eligible Conditions
- Rib Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 20, 40, 60 minutes
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~20, 40, 60 minutes
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Numeric Pain Rating Scale score between time 0 and time 60 when comparing block and control groups
Secondary outcome measures
Adverse events
Change in Numeric Pain Rating Scale score at rest versus when taking a deep breath when comparing block and control groups
Difference in total morphine equivalents
+3 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Experimental (SAPB)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients randomized to the experimental arm receive an ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block for their rib fracture pain.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Patients randomized to the control arm receive usual pain control treatment in the emergency department.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Bupivacaine
FDA approved
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Andrew A HerringLead Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science UniversityOTHER
966 Previous Clinical Trials
6,845,681 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Rib Fractures
44 Patients Enrolled for Rib Fractures
University of California, Los AngelesOTHER
1,521 Previous Clinical Trials
10,278,866 Total Patients Enrolled
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