Continuous ESP Block vs Thoracic Epidural for Preventing Chronic Pain After Thoracotomy

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 is an observational study evaluating two anesthesia techniques—continuous erector spinae plane block and thoracic epidural analgesia—for preventing chronic pain after thoracic surgery. The analysis focuses on the incidence of post-thoracotomy pain syndrome, as well as postoperative pain levels, analgesic use, and technique-related complications. Eligible participants were adults aged 18-65 undergoing elective thoracic surgery and receiving either ESP block or TEA before surgery. The study is conducted at Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba and does not indicate randomization or prospective intervention beyond standard clinical practice. Findings may inform whether ESP block offers comparable or superior long-term pain outcomes relative to TEA in this surgical population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1\. Ages 18-65 years 2. Presenting for elective thoracic surgery under general anesthesia. 3. Undergoing either ESP or TEA prior to surgery.

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Exclusion Criteria:Patients were excluded if they met any of the following criteria:

1\. Any CNS and/or psychiatric disease. 2. Patients who are unable to complete the pain survey for any reason. 3. Patients who had baseline chronic pain around the surgical incision.

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Where it's running

• Meir Medical Center
  Kfar Saba, Israel Recruiting

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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.