Comparing pain management techniques in thoracic surgery
Comparison of Different Methods for Intra- and Postoperative Pain Therapy in Thoracic Surgery
This study tests which pain management technique, either thoracic epidural or paravertebral block, works better for patients having lung surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 118 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Bonn Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bonn and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05208619 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two regional anaesthesiological techniques, thoracic epidural analgesia and paravertebral block, in managing pain during and after thoracic surgery. It focuses on patients undergoing elective thoracic procedures, assessing the amount of additional systemic analgesics required alongside regional anaesthesia. The study will compare the efficiency and effectiveness of these two methods to determine which provides better pain relief for patients undergoing lung operations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults scheduled for elective thoracic surgery with an ASA status of 1-3.
Not a fit: Patients with pregnancy, obesity (BMI > 30), cardiac arrhythmias, coagulation abnormalities, chronic pain, or opioid abuse may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients undergoing thoracic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying success with regional anaesthesia techniques in thoracic surgery, but this specific comparison is less commonly explored.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * elective thoracic surgery * American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) 1-3 status * written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * adipositas (bmi \> 30) * cardiac arrhythmia * coagulation abnormalities * chronic pain * opiate abuses
Where this trial is running
Bonn and 1 other locations
- Dept. of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University of Bonn — Bonn, Germany (Recruiting)
- Helios Klinikum Bonn/Rhein-Sieg — Bonn, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Martin Soehle, MD, PhD, MHBA
- Email: martin.soehle@ukbonn.de
- Phone: ++49-228-287-14127
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.