Comparing two pain relief methods for thoracic surgery
Analgesic Efficacy of Mid-point Transverse Process to Pleura Block Compared With Thoracic Paravertebral Block in Adult Patients Undergoing Posterolateral Thoracotomy Incisions: A Randomized Controlled Study
NA · Fayoum University Hospital · NCT06361121
This study is testing which pain relief method works better for patients having thoracic surgery: a new type of nerve block or a standard one.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fayoum University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Fayoum) |
| Trial ID | NCT06361121 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of the mid-point transverse process to pleura (MTP) block versus the thoracic paravertebral (TPV) block in providing pain relief for patients undergoing elective thoracic surgeries via posterolateral thoracotomy. Patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups, and both the surgical and anesthesia teams will be blinded to the group assignments to ensure unbiased results. The study will monitor patients' vital signs and pain levels to evaluate the efficacy of each anesthetic technique.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients scheduled for elective thoracic surgeries such as pneumectomy, lobectomy, bullectomy, or pleural decortication.
Not a fit: Patients with significant renal, hepatic, or cardiovascular diseases, or those with contraindications to regional anesthesia will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management techniques for patients undergoing thoracic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that the MTP block provides effective analgesia in various surgical procedures, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients Scheduled for elective thoracic surgery for pneumectomy, lobectomy, bullectomy or pleural decortication via posterolateral thoracotomy incision. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III patients Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal. * Significant renal, hepatic and cardiovascular diseases. * History of allergy to one of the study drugs. * Any contraindication to regional anesthesia such as local infection or bleeding disorders. * Chronic opioid use, history of chronic pain and cognitive disorders. * Emergent or re-do surgeries
Where this trial is running
Fayoum
- Fayoum University Hospital — Fayoum, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mohamed A Hamed, MD — Fayoum University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Mohamed A Mahmoud, MSc
- Email: mam55@fayoum.edu.eg
- Phone: 201063907690
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: Bronchiectasis, Lung Neoplasm, Emphysematous Bleb of Lung, Mid-point Transverse Process to Pleura Block, Posterolateral Thoracotomy Incisions