Using erector spinae plane block for pain control
Erector Spinae Regional Anesthesia for Pain Control in the Emergency Department
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 |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| 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 |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults with posterior or lateral rib fractures, vertebral fractures, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, renal colic, or back pain.
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.
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 performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar approaches using erector spinae plane blocks for pain management.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Ridley Park, Pennsylvania and 3 other locations
- Crozer Chester Medical Center — Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- 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)
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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.