Comparing two pain management techniques after lung 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 clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of two regional anesthesia techniques, thoracal paravertebral block (TPVB) and serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB), in managing postoperative pain for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either TPVB or SPSIPB before their surgery. The study will evaluate total opioid consumption, pain scores, and opioid-related side effects in the 24 hours following the procedure. The goal is to determine which technique provides better pain relief and fewer side effects.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients between the age of 18-80 undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Allergy to local anaesthetics Chronic opioid use history Patients with psychiatric disorders Patients who are not open to communication Patients with chronic organ failure Patients that do not give consent Patients that need emergency surgery within the first 24 hours of the initial surgery

Where it's running

• Koc University
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kamil Darçın, MD — Koç University
• Study coordinator: Kamil Darçın, MD
• Email: drdarcink@gmail.com
• Phone: +90 505 589 50 99

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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.