Using erector spinae plane block for pain control
Official title: Erector Spinae Regional Anesthesia for Pain Control in the Emergency Department
Run by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · NCT05794828 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing whether a special pain relief technique called the erector spinae plane block can help people with various painful conditions feel better and use less pain medication.
Quick facts
| Phase | Early Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Ridley Park, Pennsylvania and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05794828 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults with posterior or lateral rib fractures, vertebral fractures, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, renal colic, or back pain.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with unstable vital signs, infections at the injection site, prior allergic reactions to local anesthetics, pregnant females, individuals under 18, or those with altered mentation may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in managing pain for patients with conditions such as rib fractures, vertebral fractures, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, renal colic, and back pain. Patients will receive an ultrasound-guided ESPB and will report their pain levels before and 30 minutes after the procedure. Additionally, the study will track the total opiate use of patients for up to 8 hours following the block to assess its impact on pain management and opioid consumption.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and decrease reliance on opioids for patients with severe pain conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar approaches using erector spinae plane blocks for pain management.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Posterior/lateral rib or vertebral fractures * Pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer * Renal colic * Back pain Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable vitals * Infection or open wound over insertion site * Prior allergic reaction to local anesthetic * Pregnant females * Patients \<18 years old * Altered mentation
Where it's running
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Crozer Chester Medical Center
Upland, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
University Hospital
San Antonio, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Baylor Scott & White
Temple, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, United States Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Morgan Ritz, MD — University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
- Study coordinator: Morgan Ritz, MD
- Email: ritzm@uthscsa.edu
- Phone: 972-757-2495
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.