Nerve block techniques for pain from multiple broken ribs
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to see which one works better for pain from multiple broken ribs on one side. It may help find a more effective way to manage pain after a chest injury.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have three or more broken ribs on one side of your chest, confirmed by a CT scan.
- You are not unconscious and do not have a severe head injury.
- You do not have a high pain level (over 6 on a 0–10 scale) when starting the study.
- You have no other serious injuries outside the chest, such as spine, pelvis, brain, or belly injuries.
- You are not obese (BMI under 35), have no bleeding disorder, no allergy to numbing medicines, no opioid addiction, and no infection where the injection would be placed.
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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