Comparing pigtail catheters and chest tubes after thoracic surgery
Comparison of Postoperative Small-bore Pigtail or Large-bore Chest Tube Placement After Uniportal Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Postoperative Analgesia and Enhanced Recovery: a Randomized Controlled Trial.
NA · National Cheng-Kung University Hospital · NCT06050551
This study is testing whether using a small pigtail catheter or a larger chest tube after lung surgery helps patients recover better and feel less pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Cheng-Kung University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Kaohsiung) |
| Trial ID | NCT06050551 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of using either a small-bore pigtail catheter or a large-bore chest tube for postoperative drainage following uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). It is designed as a randomized controlled trial involving eighty adult patients who will receive a thoracoscopic internal costal nerve block and prescribed analgesics post-surgery. The study aims to assess pain relief and recovery outcomes, with a focus on the efficiency of drainage methods in enhancing recovery. Participants will be monitored for complications and discharged based on their recovery progress.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients over 20 years old scheduled for elective uniportal VATS lobectomy.
Not a fit: Patients with a body mass index over 27 kg/m2, ASA grade above 3, or those with contraindications to nerve blocks may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative pain management and faster recovery for patients undergoing thoracic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar approaches in postoperative pain management, indicating potential for success in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: - eighty consecutive adult patients undergoing elective uniportal VATS lobectomy Exclusion Criteria: - patient refusal, body mass index \> 27 kg/m2, American society of anesthesiologists (ASA) grade above 3, contraindication to nerve block, allergy to analgesic agents, regular opioid used for chronic pain prior to this time surgery, anticipating postoperative patient control analgesia (PCA) before operation, surgeon's decision for exclusion during operation, conversion to thoracotomy or multiportal VATS procedure, postoperative intubation, postoperative intensive care unit admission.
Where this trial is running
Kaohsiung
- Yuan's General Hospital — Kaohsiung, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: shuoying dai
- Email: hsnu_10@yahoo.com.tw
- Phone: 0928257828
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: Post Operative Pain, Acute, Post-Op Complication, Opioid Use, Unspecified, ERAS, Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, post-operative analgesia, pigtail, chest tube