Ultrasound-Guided Mid-Point Transverse Process to Pleura Block Versus Thoracic Paravertebral Bloc… (NCT06981728) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasound-Guided Mid-Point Transverse Process to Pleura Block Versus Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Pain Management in Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures (A Prospective Randomized Double- Blinded, Non-inferiority Trial )
70 participantsStarted 2025-06
Plain-language summary
The aim of our study is to investigate whether the analgesic effect of MTPB is non inferior to that of TPVB in trauma patients with multiple rib fractures.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients aged between 18 and 70 years, from both genders, who had uni lateral traumatic multiple rib fractures (three or more confirmed by a CT chest scan).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Significant head injury/unconsciousness (GCS less than 15).
* Patients with Pain score \>6.
* those having significant trauma outside the chest wall, e.g., acute spine or pelvic fracture, severe traumatic brain or spinal cord injury, or abdominal visceral injuries.
* Obese patients with body mass index ≥ 35.
* coagulopathy.
* History of drug allergy to local anesthetics.
* Patient refusal.
* Local infection at the injection site.
* Opioid addiction.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The primary outcome will be the mean difference in numeric rating pain scores (NRS) between the MTPB and TPVB groups at 24-hour after the block.