A comparison of two types of regional nerve block (erector spinae plane versus paravertebral) to treat the pain caused by rib fractures.

Phase 4

• Conditions: Rib fractures; Injuries and Accidents - Fractures; Anaesthesiology - Pain management; Anaesthesiology - Other anaesthesiology

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618001786280
• Lead Sponsor: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-10-31
• Last Update Posted: 12 November 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

•Patients aged 18 to 85
•Isolated unilateral rib fractures with no significant other distracting injuries
•Greater than 3 rib fractures
•Patients who have been assessed by the Acute Pain Management Service and recommended for a regional analgesia catheter treatment (ESP or PVB Catheter)
•Patients able to communicate pain scores, request appropriate additional analgesia

Exclusion Criteria

•Patients who are unable to communicate effectively due to poor English, dementia or brain injury
•Patients admitted to the intensive care unit for invasive ventilatory support
•Patients with significant other injuries
•Patients with pre-existing opiate dependence of greater than 30mg morphine equivalents per day
•Significant renal or hepatic dysfunction
•Known or suspected allergy to amide local anaesthetic agents
•Uncontrolled infection
•Significant coagulopathy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified