Comparing two nerve blocks for rib fracture pain
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (injections near the ribs) to see which works better for pain after multiple rib fractures. The goal is to find a less invasive option that relieves pain just as well as the standard method.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have at least three rib fractures on one side of your chest, confirmed by a CT scan.
- You are awake and alert, with no serious head injury.
- Your pain score is 6 or less on a scale of 0 to 10.
- You do not have other major injuries, like a broken spine or pelvis, or damage to your belly organs.
- You are not severely obese (body mass index under 35).
Quick eligibility check
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