Comparing pain relief techniques for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery
A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Transversus Thoracic Muscle Plane Block, Erector Spinae Plane Block and Paravertebral Block for Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
This study is testing three different pain relief methods to see which one works best for people recovering from video-assisted thoracic surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tanta University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tanta, El-Gharbia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06987136 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare three different regional anesthesia techniques—transversus thoracic muscle plane block (TTPB), erector spinae plane block (ESPB), and thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB)—to determine their effectiveness in providing postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). VATS is a minimally invasive surgical approach that offers advantages over traditional thoracotomy, including reduced pain and shorter recovery times. The study will evaluate the efficacy of these blocks in managing pain after surgery, potentially improving patient outcomes and comfort.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older scheduled for video-assisted thoracic surgery with ASA physical status I-II.
Not a fit: Patients with a body mass index over 30, coagulopathy, or a history of opiate 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: Other studies have shown promising results with similar regional anesthesia techniques, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Both sexes. * American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I-II. * Scheduled for video-assisted thoracic surgery under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index \>30 kg/m2. * Coagulopathy. * History of opiate abuse. * Pre-existing chronic pain. * Allergy to local anesthetics or analgesics. * Infection at the site of injection. * Mental or neurological disorders. * Operation converted to open thoracotomy. * Renal dysfunction (glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \< 50 ml/min). * Pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Tanta, El-Gharbia
- Tanta University — Tanta, El-Gharbia, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mahmoud A Elmohasseb, MD
- Email: mahmoud.elmahsab@med.tanta.edu.eg
- Phone: 00201023912236
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.