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New treatment option for Gastrointestinal Malignancy
Official title The Erector Spinae Plane Block For Gastrointestinal Malignancy Pain Treatment (EGIPT)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07211386
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study will target patients with gastrointestinal (GI) malignancy who present to any of 4 Penn Medicine emergency departments (EDs) with intractable abdominal pain. We will offer eligible patients an erector spinae plane block (ESPB), a regional anesthesia technique which is already offered to such patients in the ED at the University of Pennsylvania Healthy System (UPHS), for their intractable abdominal pain.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients age \> 18 years old with GI malignancy presenting to a Penn Medicine ED with intractable abdominal pain.
- Same-day or recent CT scan of the abdomen / pelvis which demonstrates that the patient's abdominal pain can be reasonably attributed to a malignant...
You likely can't join if
- Allergy to ropivacaine or history of local anesthetic systemic toxicity.
- Pregnancy
- Incarcerated
- Patients being admitted for serial abdominal examinations to determine their surgical course.
- Altered mental status or inability for patient to consent for the procedure
- Hemodynamic instability
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients age \> 18 years old with GI malignancy presenting to a Penn Medicine ED with intractable abdominal pain.
- Same-day or recent CT scan of the abdomen / pelvis which demonstrates that the patient's abdominal pain can be reasonably attributed to a malignant source.
- Allergy to ropivacaine or history of local anesthetic systemic toxicity.
- Pregnancy
- Incarcerated
- Patients being admitted for serial abdominal examinations to determine their surgical course.
- Altered mental status or inability for patient to consent for the procedure
- Hemodynamic instability
- Previously enrolled in the study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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