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NCT04311827 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Improving Pain and Respiratory Function in Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures

A clinical trial, sponsored by Stanford University.

Completed
Registry status
39
Enrollment target

NCT04311827: Completed study, sponsored by Stanford University.

NCT04311827 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 39 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04311827 has completed, sponsored by Stanford University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
39 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This is an observational study which will evaluate the efficacy of the serratus anterior plane block for treating pain and respiratory capacity in patients with multiple rib fractures. When resources are available for a SAPB to be performed, patients will receive this block in addition to traditional pain medications, while at other times, patients will receive traditional pain medications only.

Primary Outcome

Patient reported pain score from 0-10 (0 - no pain, 10 = worst pain imaginable).

Interventions

  • OTHER Serratus Anterior Plane Block

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 39 participants
Start Date 2020-03-03
Est. Completion 2021-12-31
Stanford University

1,744 total trials

What the finished NCT04311827 record still lists

NCT04311827 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 39 participants, a relatively small participant target.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Serratus Anterior Plane Block is the first listed.

NCT04311827 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04311827 about?

NCT04311827 is a clinical study titled "Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Improving Pain and Respiratory Function in Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures". This is an observational study which will evaluate the efficacy of the serratus anterior plane block for treating pain and respiratory capacity in patients with multiple rib fractures. When resources are available for a SAPB to be performed, patients will receive this block in addition to traditiona...

What is the current status of trial NCT04311827?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 39 participants. The study started on 2020-03-03. Estimated completion is 2021-12-31.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04311827?

The interventions under investigation include: Serratus Anterior Plane Block (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04311827?

This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04311827, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04311827 (small enrollment · none site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.