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NCT02161705 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Pre-op Paravertebral Blocks to Decrease Post-op Pain Following Mastectomy With Immediate Tissue Expander (TE) Reconstruction
A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 18
- Enrollment target
NCT02161705: Clinical Trial Phase 3 study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT02161705 is a Phase 3 study that was terminated before completion, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 18 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02161705, a Phase 3 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 18 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Primary Objective To determine if post-operative static pain scores differ between women undergoing bilateral mastectomy followed by bilateral immediate tissue expander reconstruction randomized either to ropivacaine- (treatment) or saline- (placebo) pre-operatively placed paravertebral blocks. Post-operative pain scores will be measured by a 0-10 Likert scale 6 hours after the end of surgery while the patient is still hospitalized (post-operative day 0). This will be patient-provided data. Unblinded data analysis will compare scores between treatment and control groups. Secondary Objectives To determine if post-operative moving pain scores, opioids use, nausea, and sleep interference differ between women undergoing bilateral mastectomy followed by bilateral immediate tissue expander reconstruction randomized either to ropivacaine- (treatment) or saline- (placebo) pre-operatively placed paravertebral blocks. Pain score, opioids use, nausea, and sleep interference data will be collected via patient self-report. When possible (i.e., while hospitalized) objective data on opioids and other pain medication administered to the patient will be used. Tertiary Objectives To determine if long-term changes in Quality of Life scores \[the RAND-36 Health Survey, Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire, and Breast-Q scores\] differ between women undergoing bilateral mastectomy followed by bilateral immediate tissue expander reconstruction randomized either to ropivacaine- (treatment) or saline- (placebo) pre-operatively placed paravertebral blocks. This data will be collected via validated questionnaires through patient interviews at 3-months, 2-years, and 4-years (±14 days) after surgery. Once enrolled in the study, participants will be encouraged to remain in the study for the 4 years following surgery in order to get final pain scores and quality-of-life/health outcome survey information. Participants who cannot be contacted after several pho
Primary Outcome
To determine if post-operative static pain scores differ between women undergoing bilateral mastectomy followed by bilateral immediate tissue expander breast reconstruction randomized either to ropivacaine- (treatment) or saline- (placebo) pre-operatively placed paravertebral blocks. Post-operative pain, pain medication/narcotic use, and assessment for adverse events (AEs)/serious adverse events (SAEs) will be assessed the Day of surgery through post-operative Day 7. A clinic visit occurs on Da
Interventions
- DRUG Saline
- DRUG Ropivacaine
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 18 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-02 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Why NCT02161705 stopped before completion
NCT02161705 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 18 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Saline is the first listed.
NCT02161705 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02161705 about?
NCT02161705 is a clinical study titled "Pre-op Paravertebral Blocks to Decrease Post-op Pain Following Mastectomy With Immediate Tissue Expander (TE) Reconstruction". Primary Objective To determine if post-operative static pain scores differ between women undergoing bilateral mastectomy followed by bilateral immediate tissue expander reconstruction randomized either to ropivacaine- (treatment) or saline- (placebo) pre-operatively placed paravertebral blocks. Pos...
What is the current status of trial NCT02161705?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 18 participants. The study started on 2014-07. Estimated completion is 2019-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02161705?
The interventions under investigation include: Saline (DRUG), Ropivacaine (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02161705?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02161705's enrollment target sits among peer trials
18 1970th of 2000 higher than 30 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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