Nerve block may shorten hospital stays for broken ribs

NCT ID NCT05642026

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Zachary Warriner Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture Rib Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

RIB FRACTURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kentucky Medical Center
RECRUITING

Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

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