Comparing single-level and three-level intertransverse process blocks for recovery after lung surgery
Quality of Recovery After Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Prospective, Randomised, Double-Blinded Trial Comparing Single and Three Level Intertransverse Process Block.
NA · Chinese University of Hong Kong · NCT06838793
This study is testing whether a single-level or three-level pain block helps people recover better after lung surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (New Territories) |
| Trial ID | NCT06838793 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the quality of recovery in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lung carcinoma by comparing the effectiveness of a single-level intertransverse process block (ITPB) to a three-level ITPB. The primary outcome is measured using the Quality of Recovery 15 (QoR15) score at 24 hours post-surgery. The study aims to determine which technique provides better pain management and recovery outcomes for patients. It involves patients aged 18 to 80 with ASA physical status I-III who are scheduled for lung resection.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 18 to 80 with primary lung carcinoma scheduled for VATS.
Not a fit: Patients with coagulopathy, local skin infections, or allergies to local anesthetics may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve postoperative pain management and recovery quality for patients undergoing lung surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with regional anesthetic techniques in similar surgical contexts, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ASA I-III patients * 18 to 80 years of age * Patients with primary carcinoma lung scheduled for resection under VATS procedure Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal * Local skin infection at the area of injection * Coagulopathy * History of allergy to local anaesthetics
Where this trial is running
New Territories
- Department of Anaesthesia, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin — New Territories, Hong Kong (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Manoj K Karmakar, MD, FRCA — Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Ayla Wong, RN, BN
- Email: aylawong@cuhk.edu.hk
- Phone: +852 55696157
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: Musculoskeletal Diseases or Conditions, Intertransverse Process Block, Video-assisted Thoracscopic Surgery, Quality of Recovery