New pain block study aims to help rib fracture patients breathe easier
NCT ID NCT05898958
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two types of nerve blocks—rhomboid intercostal and sub-serratus block versus thoracic paravertebral block—for pain relief and lung function in 50 adults with multiple rib fractures. The goal was to see which block better improves breathing and reduces pain. Results could guide better pain management and reduce complications like pneumonia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine with epinephrine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that one nerve block provides better pain relief and lung function than the other for rib fracture patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The study does not test long-term outcomes or survival.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zagazig
Zagazig, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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Zagazig
Zagazig, Egypt