Comparing two pain relief techniques after thoracic surgery
Comparison Between Retrolaminar Block Combined With Erector Spinae Plane Block, and Erector Spinae Plane Block Alone for Post-thoracotomy Pain
This study is testing which pain relief method works better for adults having thoracic surgery: using just one type of anesthesia or combining two types.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT05791539 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of two regional anesthesia techniques for managing post-thoracotomy pain: the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) alone and the combination of ESPB with a retrolaminar block (RLB). Post-thoracotomy pain is a significant issue that can lead to complications, and the study aims to determine which technique provides better pain relief. Participants will be adults aged 18-65 undergoing open thoracic surgery, and the study will assess pain levels and recovery outcomes. The research is being conducted at Cairo University.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 with a BMI between 20 and 40, classified as ASA I or II, who are undergoing open thoracic surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to local anesthetics, psychological disorders, chronic pain, or significant coagulopathies 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 thoracic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the efficacy of the erector spinae plane block has been reported, this specific comparison with the retrolaminar block is novel and not extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 1. Inclusion criteria * Age from 18-65 years. * body mass index (BMI) ranged between 20 and 40 kg/m2 * ASA I, II patients undergoing open thoracic surgery through a posterolateral thoracotomy 2. Exclusion criteria * Patient refusal. * Sensitivity or contraindication to local anesthetic drugs. * History of psychological disorders and/or chronic pain. * Localized infection at the site of the block. * Coagulopathies, patients on anticoagulants and antiplatelets, and significant liver or renal insufficiency
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Cairo Unviersity — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: sherif mamdouh, MD — Cairo University
- Study coordinator: sherif mamdouh, MD
- Email: s25041989@hotmail.com
- Phone: 01141235049
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.