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New pain block for broken ribs shows promise in small trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can help control pain from broken ribs in adults who had a blunt chest injury. 27 people took part to see if a larger study is possible. The goal was to improve pain relief alongside standard care.
Matched conditions: RIB FRACTURES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:40 UTC
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Nerve block may ease rib fracture pain and cut opioid use
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a numbing injection near the chest wall (serratus anterior plane block) can improve pain, breathing, and coughing in emergency room patients with broken ribs. Forty adults with rib fractures received either the injection or standard care. Researchers mea…
Matched conditions: RIB FRACTURES
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New infusion may cut opioid need for broken rib pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a medicine called dexmedetomidine (Precedex) can help control pain in adults with three or more broken ribs. The goal was to lower pain scores and reduce the need for strong opioid painkillers. 41 ICU patients took part, and researchers tracked their pai…
Matched conditions: RIB FRACTURES
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Freezing pain away: new technique helps elderly with broken ribs
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a procedure called cryoablation, which uses cold to freeze nerves and reduce pain, in elderly patients with broken ribs. The goal was to control pain long enough to help patients recover and return to normal activities. 127 people aged 65 and older with severe r…
Matched conditions: RIB FRACTURES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Freezing away the pain: new hope for broken ribs
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses a special device to freeze the nerves around broken ribs. The goal was to provide short- and long-term pain relief for adults aged 18–64 with rib fractures who did not need surgery. Researchers measured pain scores a…
Matched conditions: RIB FRACTURES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:37 UTC