Comparing two pain management techniques for thoracotomy surgery
Comparison of the Effects of Paravertebral Block and Erector Spinae Plane Block on Intraoperative Opioid Consumption Using NoL Index in Thoracotomy
This study is testing two different pain management techniques for patients having thoracotomy surgery to see which one helps reduce the need for opioids.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kocaeli University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kocaeli) |
| Trial ID | NCT06507293 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of two pain management techniques, the Paravertebral Block (PVB) and the Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB), in reducing opioid consumption during thoracotomy surgeries. The aim is to determine which technique provides better analgesia while minimizing the need for opioids, thereby reducing the risk of long-term adverse effects associated with high opioid use. The study will involve patients undergoing elective thoracotomy and will assess their pain management outcomes using the NoL Index. The findings could help establish a more effective pain management protocol for thoracic surgeries.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for elective thoracotomy surgery with an ASA physical status of I-III.
Not a fit: Patients with spinal deformities, a BMI over 35, those weighing less than 50 kg, or those with allergies to the study medications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies that reduce opioid consumption and associated complications for patients undergoing thoracotomy.
How similar studies have performed: While there are few studies comparing these two techniques, the existing literature suggests that both PVB and ESPB can provide effective analgesia, though results are still controversial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergo elective thoracotomy surgery * ASA physical status I-III Exclusion Criteria: * Spinal deformities * BMI\>35 * Patiens \<50 kg * Allergies to study medications
Where this trial is running
Kocaeli
- Kocaeli University — Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hadi Ufuk Yörükoğlu — Kocaeli University, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
- Study coordinator: Hadi Ufuk Yörükoğlu
- Email: ufukyorukoglu@gmail.com
- Phone: +902623038248
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.