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NCT04928339 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Pecto-Intercostal Fascial Plane Block Study
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
NCT04928339: Completed Phase 4 study, sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison.
NCT04928339 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by University of Wisconsin, Madison. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04928339, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study is being done to see if bilateral pecto-intercostal fascial plane blocks (PIFB) with a mixture of liposomal and standard bupivacaine decrease pain and opioid requirements in patients undergoing cardiac surgery via median sternotomy compared to controls (sham blocks with saline). 100 participants will be recruited and can expect to be on study for 100 days.
Primary Outcome
Total opioid consumption during the initial 72 hours post-operatively will be measured in morphine milligram equivalents (MME) and compared between groups.
Interventions
- OTHER Saline
- DRUG Liposomal bupivacaine
- DRUG Bupivacaine Injection
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-03-28 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-11-30 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What the finished NCT04928339 record still lists
NCT04928339 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 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 (81% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Saline is the first listed.
NCT04928339 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04928339 about?
NCT04928339 is a clinical study titled "Pecto-Intercostal Fascial Plane Block Study". This study is being done to see if bilateral pecto-intercostal fascial plane blocks (PIFB) with a mixture of liposomal and standard bupivacaine decrease pain and opioid requirements in patients undergoing cardiac surgery via median sternotomy compared to controls (sham blocks with saline). 100 parti...
What is the current status of trial NCT04928339?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2022-03-28. Estimated completion is 2023-11-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04928339?
The interventions under investigation include: Saline (OTHER), Liposomal bupivacaine (DRUG), Bupivacaine Injection (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04928339?
This trial is sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison, which has 1,039 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT04928339's enrollment target sits among peer trials
100 770th of 2000 higher than 1,148 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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