Nerve-block pain study for thoracic outlet surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a targeted numbing injection near the back helps reduce pain or improve comfort for people having first rib removal surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. It’s a Phase 4 study, meaning it builds on earlier use of this pain-control approach to see how well it works in routine care.
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Who can take part
- You have thoracic outlet syndrome and are scheduled for your first rib removal surgery for the first time.
- You are not pregnant.
- You have not already had a first rib resection on the same side you’re having surgery now.
- You do not have complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
- You do not have a brachial plexus problem (a nerve network in the arm/shoulder).
- You do not have a cervical rib.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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