Comparing pain relief methods after thoracotomy surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two pain management techniques, the Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) and the combination of ESPB with the Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB), in patients who have undergone thoracotomy. Thoracotomy is known to cause significant postoperative pain, which can lead to serious complications such as respiratory issues. By comparing these two methods, the study seeks to determine which approach provides better analgesia and improves recovery outcomes. The study will involve patients aged 18-80 with ASA classifications I-III scheduled for thoracotomy, excluding those with certain psychiatric or neurological conditions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with ASA classification I-III
* Aged 18-80 years
* Who will be scheduled for thoracotomy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those with psychiatric-neurological diseases that may affect pain perception
* Regular users of antipsychotics, antidepressants
* Allergic to any of the drugs specified in the protocol
* Presence of contraindications to regional anesthesia (infection at the site of the block, bleeding diathesis, etc.)

Where it's running

• Bursa City Hospital
  Bursa, Turkey Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mursel Ekinci, Assocprof MD
• Email: drmurselekinci@gmail.com
• Phone: +905067137596

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.