Comparing pain relief methods before thoracotomy surgery
Effectiveness Comparison Of Preemptive Single-Dose Thoracic Epidural Analgesia And Erector Spinae Plane Block For Thoracotomy Analgesia In Thoracic Surgery
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital · NCT06011863
This study is testing two different pain relief methods for patients having thoracotomy surgery to see which one helps manage pain better and reduces the need for opioids after the operation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Diyarbakır) |
| Trial ID | NCT06011863 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of two pain relief techniques, thoracic epidural analgesia and erector spinae plane block, in patients undergoing thoracotomy surgery. Participants will receive either treatment before surgery to assess pain intensity, respiratory capacity, and the need for opioid analgesics postoperatively. The study will also monitor side effects such as nausea, low blood pressure, and shortness of breath. The intervention will be administered by experienced anesthetists, ensuring a thorough explanation of the procedure to participants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients in ASA physical condition I-III who are scheduled for thoracotomy.
Not a fit: Patients with acute infections, coagulation disorders, morbid obesity, drug allergies, chronic pain history, long-term opioid use, psychiatric illnesses, or those requiring emergency surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management and recovery times for patients undergoing thoracotomy.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific comparison of techniques in thoracotomy patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-III physical condition * who were to undergo thoracotomy Exclusion Criteria: * patients with acute infection, * coagulation disorder, * morbid obesity (Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 35), * drug allergy * history of chronic pain, * long-term opioid use, * history of psychiatric illness, * emergency surgeries
Where this trial is running
Diyarbakır
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital — Diyarbakır, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fatma Acil — Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital
- Study coordinator: Fatma Acil
- Email: acilfatma@gmail.com
- Phone: +905337225225
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.
Conditions: Thoracotomy Surgery