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Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Pain Control Trial
NCT05906134 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
A pilot randomized controlled trial comparing intercostal nerve blocks, cryo-ablation plus intercostal nerve blocks, and serratus plane catheter plus intercostal nerve blocks in patients undergoing esophagectomies with minimally invasive thoracic approaches.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Local intercostal nerve block
- PROCEDURE Cryo-analgesia and intercostal nerve block
- PROCEDURE Serratus plane catheter blocks and intercostal nerve blocks
- PROCEDURE Thoracic epidural catheter
Study Locations (1)
Washington
- Swedish Cancer Institute — Seattle
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-04-26 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-02 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05906134
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05906134 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 1, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Swedish Medical Center, which has 11 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Postoperative Complications appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Local intercostal nerve block is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05906134 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Washington. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05906134 about?
NCT05906134 is a clinical study titled "Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Pain Control Trial". A pilot randomized controlled trial comparing intercostal nerve blocks, cryo-ablation plus intercostal nerve blocks, and serratus plane catheter plus intercostal nerve blocks in patients undergoing esophagectomies with minimally invasive thoracic approaches.
What is the current status of trial NCT05906134?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2022-04-26. Estimated completion is 2027-02.
What conditions does trial NCT05906134 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Postoperative Complications, Postoperative Pain, Acute. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05906134?
The interventions under investigation include: Local intercostal nerve block (PROCEDURE), Cryo-analgesia and intercostal nerve block (PROCEDURE), Serratus plane catheter blocks and intercostal nerve blocks (PROCEDURE), Thoracic epidural catheter (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05906134?
This trial is sponsored by Swedish Medical Center, which has 11 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05906134 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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