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NCT02295098 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Comparison of Epidural and Paracostal Catheter Placement for Pain Control After Rib Fractures
A NA study, sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 36
- Enrollment target
NCT02295098: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver.
NCT02295098 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Colorado, Denver. The registered enrollment target is 36 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
NCT02295098, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 36 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The investigators plan to compare the incidence of successful placement of epidural pain catheters versus paracostal catheters for the control of pain and prevention of pulmonary complications for adult trauma patients with blunt chest wall trauma resulting in multiple rib fractures. When a trauma patient has \> or = to 3 rib fractures on the same side, is being admitted to the Surgical ICU, and is encountered within 72 hours from the time of their injury, they will be eligible for the study. If they (or a proxy) choose to participate, consent will be obtained and they will randomly be assigned to receive either an epidural or paracostal catheter for pain control. The aim of the study is to determine if paracostal catheters are noninferior to epidurals for controlling pain in multisystem trauma patients. Secondarily the investigators will evaluate success and time of placement of the assigned intervention and follow the patient throughout their hospital course to compare the success of analgesia provided by each modality along with any complications and/or benefits of the two types of catheters.
Primary Outcome
Pain scores are assessed by nursing on an hourly basis in the ICU
Interventions
- OTHER Thoracic epidural catheter placement
- OTHER Paracostal catheter placement
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 36 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-08-19 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-06 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02295098 record still lists
NCT02295098 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 36 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 Thoracic epidural catheter placement is the first listed.
NCT02295098 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02295098 about?
NCT02295098 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of Epidural and Paracostal Catheter Placement for Pain Control After Rib Fractures". The investigators plan to compare the incidence of successful placement of epidural pain catheters versus paracostal catheters for the control of pain and prevention of pulmonary complications for adult trauma patients with blunt chest wall trauma resulting in multiple rib fractures. When a trauma p...
What is the current status of trial NCT02295098?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 36 participants. The study started on 2015-08-19. Estimated completion is 2017-06.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02295098?
The interventions under investigation include: Thoracic epidural catheter placement (OTHER), Paracostal catheter placement (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02295098?
This trial is sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver, which has 1,283 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT02295098's enrollment target sits among peer trials
36 1541st of 2000 higher than 437 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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