Nerve block may offer quick relief for breathless ICU patients

NCT ID NCT07182695

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a nerve block in the neck (cervical erector spinae plane block) can reduce the feeling of shortness of breath in ICU patients with acute respiratory failure. Thirty participants will receive the block, and their breathing distress will be measured using patient-reported scales and observer ratings over 24 hours. The goal is to see if this simple procedure can provide rapid relief without heavy sedation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: cervical erector spinae plane block (a nerve block using local anesthetic)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a new way to quickly relieve severe shortness of breath in ICU patients without heavy sedation.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 30 people and no comparison group. The block may not work for everyone, and there are risks like infection or allergic reaction.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory failure Dyspnea

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ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE (ARF) DYSPNEA

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