New study tests better pain relief for broken ribs
NCT ID NCT06519929
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study compares three pain relief methods for people with three or more broken ribs on one side. Participants will receive either a nerve block with a numbing medicine, a lidocaine infusion, or standard pain care. The goal is to see which approach reduces opioid use and improves breathing over the first three days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ropivacaine (nerve block) and lidocaine (infusion)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could point toward better pain management for rib fractures, reducing opioid use and improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The interventions carry risks like allergic reactions or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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