New pain relief method for broken ribs shows promise in small study
NCT ID NCT05288985
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a nerve block catheter (erector spinae plane) to standard painkillers helps people with chest trauma breathe better and have less pain. Forty adults with broken ribs and poor lung function were randomly assigned to get the catheter plus usual care or just usual care. The main goal was to see if lung capacity improved within 24 hours.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Ropivacaine (local anesthetic) delivered via erector spinae plane catheter
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simpler, safer pain relief option for chest trauma patients, potentially reducing breathing problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The catheter procedure carries risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Départemental Vendée
La Roche-sur-Yon, France
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