Nerve block for severe cancer-related abdominal pain
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Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a nerve block, called an erector spinae plane block, can reduce severe abdominal pain in people with gastrointestinal cancer who come to the emergency room. If you have cancer in your digestive system and are in pain that isn't controlled, this trial may help.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- Have a gastrointestinal (digestive system) cancer
- Severe belly pain that isn't controlled, currently in the emergency room
- A recent CT scan must show your pain is likely from the cancer
- Not allergic to the medicine ropivacaine or similar numbing drugs
- Not pregnant, not currently incarcerated, and able to give consent for the procedure
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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