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NCT02911168 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Comparison of US-Guided Paravertebral and Proximal Intercostal Nerve Blocks
A NA study, sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
NCT02911168: Completed NA study, sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital.
NCT02911168 is a NA study that has completed, run by Brigham and Women's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02911168, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the proximal intercostal block to the more medial (classic) ultrasound-guided paravertebral block. The investigators hypothesize that the proximal intercostal block will allow for improved needle visualization, shorter block time, and improved safety profile compared to the classic paravertebral bock.
Primary Outcome
The following will be assessed for each image and video, and saved during each block performed: 1. Best possible image of block anatomy (including the pleura, transverse process/rib, costotransverse ligament/internal intercostal membrane, as appropriate) as well as needle location. 2. Video of the space during injection, reflecting the injectate spread. The images will be rated by a separate regional anesthesiologist not involved in study, but proficient with both types of blocks and ultrasound
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Paravertebral Block
- PROCEDURE Proximal Intercostal Block
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-09-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-01-07 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02911168 record still lists
NCT02911168 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Paravertebral Block is the first listed.
NCT02911168 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02911168 about?
NCT02911168 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of US-Guided Paravertebral and Proximal Intercostal Nerve Blocks". The purpose of this study is to compare the proximal intercostal block to the more medial (classic) ultrasound-guided paravertebral block. The investigators hypothesize that the proximal intercostal block will allow for improved needle visualization, shorter block time, and improved safety profile c...
What is the current status of trial NCT02911168?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2016-09-09. Estimated completion is 2020-01-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02911168?
The interventions under investigation include: Paravertebral Block (PROCEDURE), Proximal Intercostal Block (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02911168?
This trial is sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital, which has 937 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT02911168's enrollment target sits among peer trials
20 1768th of 2000 higher than 140 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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