New pain block for broken ribs shows promise in small trial

NCT ID NCT07494851

First seen Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested whether a type of nerve block (called an erector spinae plane block) could help manage pain from broken ribs in adults who had a chest injury. The goal was to see if it's possible to run a larger study, not to prove the treatment works. Twenty-seven patients took part, and researchers looked at how many people joined and stayed in the study, as well as what helped or hindered participation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Barts Health NHS Trust

    London, United Kingdom

  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

    Manchester, United Kingdom

  • Queens Medical Centre

    Nottingham, United Kingdom

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