Comparing two pain management techniques after lung surgery
Paravertebral Block or Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block in Pain Management After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
NA · Koç University · NCT06426706
This study tests which of two pain management techniques works better for people having lung surgery to help them feel less pain and have fewer side effects afterward.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Koç University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06426706 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-80 who are scheduled for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with allergies to local anesthetics, chronic opioid use, or psychiatric disorders 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 lung surgery, reducing opioid consumption and associated side effects.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying success with regional anesthesia techniques, but this specific comparison of TPVB and SPSIPB is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Istanbul
- 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
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: Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, Paravertebral Block, Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, paravertebral block, serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block