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NCT01407666 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Comparison Between Epidural and Bilateral Paravertebral Blocks in Liver Resection

A NA study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
100
Enrollment target

NCT01407666: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

NCT01407666 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01407666, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
100 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This prospective, randomized study is intended to assess the efficacy and safety of bilateral continuous paravertebral blocks compared to continuous epidural block for open liver resection. Hypotheses: Bilateral paravertebral blocks are: 1) equally effective in controlling the perioperative pain; and 2) safe, with less frequent complications following open liver resection when compared to continuous epidural block.

Primary Outcome

Pain will be assessed using an 11-point verbal numerical pain scale (VAS) with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating the worst pain imaginable;(21) pain will be determined 24 hours postoperatively immediately after maximum incentive spirometry.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE paravertebral blocks

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 100 participants
Start Date 2010-08
Est. Completion 2014-11
Phase NA
University of Pittsburgh

1,238 total trials

What the finished NCT01407666 record still lists

NCT01407666 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which paravertebral blocks is the first listed.

NCT01407666 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01407666 about?

NCT01407666 is a clinical study titled "Comparison Between Epidural and Bilateral Paravertebral Blocks in Liver Resection". This prospective, randomized study is intended to assess the efficacy and safety of bilateral continuous paravertebral blocks compared to continuous epidural block for open liver resection. Hypotheses: Bilateral paravertebral blocks are: 1) equally effective in controlling the perioperative pain; an...

What is the current status of trial NCT01407666?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2010-08. Estimated completion is 2014-11.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01407666?

The interventions under investigation include: paravertebral blocks (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01407666?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT01407666's enrollment target sits among peer trials

100 840th of 2000 higher than 1,081 of 2,000 other NA trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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