Nerve block may shorten hospital stays for broken ribs
NCT ID NCT05642026
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a continuous nerve block (CINB) plus standard pain medication works better than pain medication alone for people with multiple broken ribs. 180 adults with at least two rib fractures will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The main goal is to see if the nerve block reduces how long patients stay in the hospital.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ropivacaine (a local anesthetic) given continuously via a catheter near the ribs
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give rib fracture patients better pain control and shorter hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center, non-blinded trial, so results may be biased or not apply to all hospitals. The nerve block carries risks like infection or catheter problems.
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University of Kentucky Medical Center
RECRUITINGLexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States
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