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NCT04849455 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Erector Spinae Plane Block Catheters and Intrathecal Morphine for Hepatic Resection
A Phase 4 study of Anesthesia and Acute Pain, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 70
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04849455: Recruiting Phase 4 study of Anesthesia and Acute Pain, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
NCT04849455 is a Phase 4 study of Anesthesia and Acute Pain that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of California, San Diego. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants, below the 109,409-participant average among 57 other Anesthesia trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04849455, a Phase 4 study of Anesthesia and Acute Pain, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 70 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
To determine whether the addition of erector spinae plane (ESP) catheters to existing multimodal analgesic regimen with intrathecal morphine provides superior postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing hepatic resection compared with patients not receiving ESP catheters.
Primary Outcome
Morphine Milligram Equivalents
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG 0.2% ropivacaine local anesthetic continuous erector spinae plane block
- DRUG 0.2% ropivacaine local anesthetic superficially taped continuous erector spinae plane block
- DRUG Spinal Morphine
Study Locations (1)
California
- University of California, San Diego - San Diego
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 70 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-05-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-05-01 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What NCT04849455 shows while recruiting
NCT04849455 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 70 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 109,409-participant average among 57 other Anesthesia trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Anesthesia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which 0.2% ropivacaine local anesthetic continuous erector spinae plane block is the first listed.
NCT04849455 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04849455 about?
NCT04849455 is a clinical study titled "Erector Spinae Plane Block Catheters and Intrathecal Morphine for Hepatic Resection". To determine whether the addition of erector spinae plane (ESP) catheters to existing multimodal analgesic regimen with intrathecal morphine provides superior postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing hepatic resection compared with patients not receiving ESP catheters.
What is the current status of trial NCT04849455?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 70 participants. The study started on 2021-05-24. Estimated completion is 2023-05-01.
What conditions does trial NCT04849455 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anesthesia, Acute Pain, Anesthesia, Local, Hepatic Resection.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04849455?
The interventions under investigation include: 0.2% ropivacaine local anesthetic continuous erector spinae plane block (DRUG), 0.2% ropivacaine local anesthetic superficially taped continuous erector spinae plane block (DRUG), Spinal Morphine (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04849455?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Diego, which has 775 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04849455 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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