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NCT02178553 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Study of Exparel Versus Epidural for Pain Control After Thoracotomy
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 102
- Enrollment target
NCT02178553: Completed Phase 4 study, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
NCT02178553 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by Mayo Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 102 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02178553, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 102 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Unilateral intercostal nerve blocks provide pain control as effectively as a continuous thoracic epidural, and will a lower incidence of side effects.
Primary Outcome
Pain with cough documented using the numerical rating scale pain scores (0-10)
Interventions
- DRUG Epidural
- DRUG Intercostal Bupivicaine (Exparel)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 102 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-10-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-01-25 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What the finished NCT02178553 record still lists
NCT02178553 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 102 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Epidural is the first listed.
NCT02178553 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02178553 about?
NCT02178553 is a clinical study titled "Study of Exparel Versus Epidural for Pain Control After Thoracotomy". Unilateral intercostal nerve blocks provide pain control as effectively as a continuous thoracic epidural, and will a lower incidence of side effects.
What is the current status of trial NCT02178553?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 102 participants. The study started on 2014-10-15. Estimated completion is 2019-01-25.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02178553?
The interventions under investigation include: Epidural (DRUG), Intercostal Bupivicaine (Exparel) (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02178553?
This trial is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02178553's enrollment target sits among peer trials
102 764th of 2000 higher than 1,235 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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