Clinical trials
Intercostal Nerve Block clinical trials
Below are recruiting intercostal nerve block clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 21 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03906617RecruitingPhase 4
Pain-relief shots for lung surgery: three drug options compared
This study compares different pain-relief medications given during lung surgery to see which one controls pain better. It may help people have less post-surgery pain after robotic wedge resection or lobectomy.
Camden, New JerseyAges 18–90 - NCT07577908Recruiting
Pain Relief Methods for Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
This study compares two methods of numbing nerves to reduce pain after minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS). Researchers will test which approach works better for keeping you comfortable after your operation.
İzmitAges 18–80 - NCT06233318Recruiting
Pain block for open heart surgery recovery
This study tests a nerve block given during open heart surgery to improve pain control. It might help patients recover with less discomfort.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07386626Recruiting
Tegileridine and nerve block for lung surgery pain
This study looks at whether adding tegileridine to a nerve block (numbing the nerves between the ribs) can reduce pain after removing part of a lung. It might help you need fewer pain medicines and feel more comfortable after surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT05906134RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pain control plan after minimally invasive esophagus surgery
This trial tests a pain-control method (using an epidural/nerve pain-block through the back, called neuraxial anesthesia) for people having minimally invasive esophagus removal surgery. It may help reduce pain after surgery and improve comfort during recovery.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06639022Recruiting
Pain relief after cervical spine surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief after neck surgery. It looks for patients scheduled for a specific neck procedure called anterior cervical discectomy.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT06810375RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve Blocks for Pain After Video-Assisted Lung Surgery
This trial tests two different numbing shots (nerve blocks) to see which one works better for pain after video-assisted lung surgery. One block is placed near the spine, and the other is between the ribs. The goal is to find the best way to keep you comfortable after surgery.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–90 - NCT06861387Recruiting
Cryo nerve block for lung surgery pain
This trial tests a freezing technique to numb nerves around the lungs during minimally invasive lung surgery. It may help reduce pain after surgery, so you need less pain medication.
Nieuwegein, UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT07134660Recruiting
Comparing two numbing medicines for lung surgery pain
This study compares two types of numbing medicine (liposomal vs. hydrochloride bupivacaine) injected near the ribs during lung surgery. The goal is to see which one provides better pain relief after the operation.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT07441902Recruiting
Numbing medicine for lung surgery pain relief
This trial tests whether a numbing medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) injected near the ribs can reduce pain after lung surgery. If you qualify, you may experience less pain and need fewer painkillers after your operation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07535697Recruiting
Pain relief methods after lung surgery: two approaches compared
This study compares two ways to reduce pain after minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS). Researchers test whether numbing the chest wall with ultrasound guidance works as well as numbing nerves seen during surgery to help you recover more comfortably.
Offenbach, HesseAges 18 years+ - NCT06959056Recruiting
Cooling therapy for pain after double lung transplant
This test uses a special cooling treatment called cryo-analgesia to see if it helps reduce pain and speed up recovery after a double lung transplant. It is only for people with end-stage COPD getting a transplant at UZ Leuven.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT07094386Recruiting
Pain relief study after open upper abdominal surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to control pain after open upper abdominal surgery. It aims to find which block works better and may help you recover with less pain.
CairoAges 18–60 - NCT07512635RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve Block Pain Relief for Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
This trial tests whether numbing medication injected around nerves in the chest can reduce pain and help patients recover faster after minimally invasive lung surgery. The goal is to improve how you feel after the procedure.
Sanming, FujianAges 18–65 - NCT05642026RecruitingPhase 4
Continuous nerve block for pain from multiple broken ribs
This study tests a continuous nerve block—a numbing medicine delivered near the nerves—to reduce pain from rib fractures. It may help people with two or more broken ribs manage pain more effectively while recovering.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05110989Recruiting
Registry study of pain relief after freezing intercostal nerves
This study collects real-world information about how well freezing (cryoablation) of the intercostal nerves helps with pain after a procedure. It may help doctors understand outcomes and improve care for future patients.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 12 years+ - NCT06069154Enrolling by invitation
Freezing nerves for rib fracture pain
This study tests a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses cold to temporarily freeze nerves near broken ribs to relieve pain. It is for adults who have 1 to 6 recently broken ribs with at least moderate pain and are already getting a nerve block injection.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07510269Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain control during mastectomy
This study tests two different numbing shots for the chest wall to see which one provides better pain relief during and after mastectomy surgery.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–75 - NCT07331441Recruiting
Nerve block for pain relief after major upper abdominal surgery
This trial tests a nerve block given near the ribs to see if it reduces pain after surgeries like gastric, liver, gallbladder, or pancreatic surgery. It may help you need less pain medicine after the operation.
ShanghaiAges 18–85 - NCT07467291Recruiting
Comparing Nerve Blocks for Pain After Lung Surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks—SPSIP and SAP—to see which one works better for pain after a type of lung surgery called VATS. If you are having this surgery and match the criteria below, you may be able to join this trial to help doctors find the best pain relief method.
ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT05865327Recruiting
Nerve freezing for rib-fracture pain using ultrasound guidance
This trial tests whether freezing a specific nerve (a “cryoneurolysis” treatment) through a catheter can better control pain from traumatic rib fractures. It’s offered to adults who have rib fractures soon after hospital admission and can use a pain control method called patient-controlled regional analgesia.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–100
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for intercostal nerve block?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 21 recruiting intercostal nerve block studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a intercostal nerve block trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a intercostal nerve block trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.