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NCT01949480 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Ultrasound-Assisted Paravertebral Block v. Traditional Paravertebral Block For Pain Control
A NA study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 45
- Enrollment target
NCT01949480: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
NCT01949480 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 45 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01949480, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 45 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The overall purpose of this research study is to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound assisted paravertebral block placement versus traditional "blind" technique for postoperative analgesia following thoracotomy or visually assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
Primary Outcome
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) consumption or opiate equivalent at 24-hour interval post PCA initiation at the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Thoracotomy
- PROCEDURE Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-07-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2014-06-05 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01949480 record still lists
NCT01949480 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 45 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Thoracotomy is the first listed.
NCT01949480 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01949480 about?
NCT01949480 is a clinical study titled "Ultrasound-Assisted Paravertebral Block v. Traditional Paravertebral Block For Pain Control". The overall purpose of this research study is to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound assisted paravertebral block placement versus traditional "blind" technique for postoperative analgesia following thoracotomy or visually assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
What is the current status of trial NCT01949480?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 45 participants. The study started on 2013-07-01. Estimated completion is 2014-06-05.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01949480?
The interventions under investigation include: Thoracotomy (PROCEDURE), Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01949480?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01949480's enrollment target sits among peer trials
45 1411th of 2000 higher than 578 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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