Nerve blocks for pain after broken ribs
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two types of nerve blocks (injections of numbing medicine near nerves) to see which one works best for managing rib pain after an injury. You would receive one of the two blocks and then rate your pain relief.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have at least 3 broken ribs on one side (or both sides of your chest).
- You were admitted to the hospital within the last 3 days.
- Your chest pain is more than 4 on a scale of 0 to 10.
- You are not on high doses of strong painkillers before this injury.
- You are not allergic to local numbing medicines.
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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