← Back to Search

ESPB with Ropivacaine for Incision Site Pain

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Suzanne B Merrill, M.D.
Research Sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Planned to be hospitalized for at least 24 hours post-op
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status classification I to III
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through 14 days postoperatively.
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the use of ESPB to IV and oral opiates in managing pain for those undergoing surgery through a flank incision.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for consenting adults aged 18-85 with an ASA Physical Status classification I to III, who can stay in the hospital for at least a day after surgery and use a pain scale. It's not for those with chronic pain or on long-term neurologic meds, having multiple surgeries, allergic to local anesthetics/opiates, or with scoliosis.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if Erector Spinae Plane block (ESPB) using Ropivacaine is better than standard IV and oral opiates for managing post-op pain in patients undergoing flank or anterior subcostal incisions. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either ESPB or saline as control.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Ropivacaine may cause side effects like low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, numbness around the injection site. Normal saline has minimal risk but might cause irritation at the infusion site.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
Select...
I will be in the hospital for at least a day after my surgery.
Select...
My health is good to moderately impaired according to the ASA classification.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through 14 days postoperatively.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through 14 days postoperatively. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Pain scores using the Visual Analogue Pain Scale from zero pain to level ten pain
Secondary outcome measures
Patient Satisfaction Survey of Pain Control Over Time
Other outcome measures
Total amount of opiates

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: RopivicaineExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Erector Spinae Block of 20ml 0.5% ropivicaine bolus, connected to a pump containing 0.2% ropivicaine receiving 15ml every 3 hrs.
Group II: Normal SalinePlacebo Group1 Intervention
Erector Spinae Block of 20ml normal saline placebo bolus, then connected to pump of normal saline receiving 15ml every 3 hrs.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ropivacaine
FDA approved

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterLead Sponsor
492 Previous Clinical Trials
2,798,782 Total Patients Enrolled
Suzanne B Merrill, M.D.Principal InvestigatorMilton S. Hershey Medical Center
Alireza Aminsharifi, M.D.Principal InvestigatorMilton S. Hershey Medical Center

Media Library

Erector Spinae Plane Block Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03691935 — Phase 4
Nephrectomy Research Study Groups: Ropivicaine, Normal Saline
Nephrectomy Clinical Trial 2023: Erector Spinae Plane Block Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03691935 — Phase 4
Erector Spinae Plane Block 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03691935 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are septuagenarians able to partake in this examination?

"Candidates between 18 and 85 years of age may qualify for the trial. Additionally, there are 22 trials tailored to individuals under 18 and 130 trials specifically designed for seniors aged 65 or older."

Answered by AI

Has the FDA sanctioned Ropivacaine for medical use?

"Due to the fact it is a Phase 4 trial, which demonstrates that Ropivacaine has received approval from regulatory bodies, our team have given it an appropriate score of 3 on the safety scale."

Answered by AI

Are there any vacancies remaining for potential participants in this clinical experiment?

"This clinical trial is not taking on any more participants. It was first posted in September 2018 and most recently updated in October 2022. Nonetheless, there are currently 91 trials recruiting patients with nephrectomy and 67 trials looking for volunteers to participate who have been administered Ropivacaine."

Answered by AI

Might I be qualified for participating in this experiment?

"This research study is enrolling 40 participants that have undergone nephrectomy, ranging from 18 to 85 years of age. Qualifying criteria includes: willing and able adults between the ages of 18-85, hospitalization for at least 24 hours post operation, and having sufficient cognitive skills so as to use a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and complete an assessment survey."

Answered by AI

How many people have enrolled in this trial?

"At this time, the study is no longer open for enrollment. This trial was initially posted on September 28th 2018 and had its latest update on October 10th 2022. For those interested in alternative studies, there are 91 trials recruiting patients with nephrectomy as well as 67 research projects enrolling volunteers to take part in Ropivacaine therapy."

Answered by AI

What medical conditions usually require Ropivacaine as a treatment?

"Ropivacaine is a medication which can be administered in order to facilitate anesthesia during surgery, or for the management of labour and postoperative pain."

Answered by AI
Recent research and studies
~5 spots leftby Feb 2025