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New pain relief hope for broken rib patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a medicine called dexmedetomidine can help control pain in people with three or more broken ribs. The goal was to lower pain scores and reduce the need for strong opioid painkillers. The trial included 41 adults in the ICU after a blunt chest injury.
Matched conditions: RIB FRACTURES
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:00 UTC
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New nerve block eases rib fracture pain, cuts opioid use
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if an ultrasound-guided nerve block (Serratus Anterior Plane Block) helps patients with rib fractures feel less pain and breathe easier. 40 adults with rib fractures received either the nerve block or usual care. Researchers measured pain, breathing, and cough a…
Matched conditions: RIB FRACTURES
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:56 UTC
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New pain relief approach for broken ribs shows promise in small trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) could help control pain from rib fractures in adults who had a blunt chest injury. The trial included 27 participants and aimed to see if a larger study was possible. The main focus was on how well the …
Matched conditions: RIB FRACTURES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:53 UTC
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Freezing pain away: new technique helps elderly with broken ribs
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a procedure called cryoablation, which uses cold to freeze nerves and reduce pain, in elderly patients with broken ribs. The goal was to control pain long enough to help patients recover and return to normal activities. 127 people aged 65 and older with severe r…
Matched conditions: RIB FRACTURES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Freezing away the pain: new hope for broken ribs
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses a special device to freeze the nerves around broken ribs. The goal was to provide short- and long-term pain relief for adults aged 18–64 with rib fractures who did not need surgery. Researchers measured pain scores a…
Matched conditions: RIB FRACTURES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:37 UTC