Erector spinae block for pain management in thoracic surgery
Erector Spinae Blocks for Thoracic Surgery
This study is testing if a special pain relief technique using erector spinae blocks can help patients having lung surgery feel less pain and need fewer pain medications after their operation.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | George Washington University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Washington D.C., District of Columbia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05521789 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of erector spinae blocks (ESB) with bolus infusions of local anesthetic in reducing postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing pulmonary resection surgery. The hypothesis is that these blocks will lead to lower pain scores and decreased reliance on narcotics, which is particularly beneficial for patients requiring anticoagulation who cannot receive more invasive nerve blocks. The study will assess pain levels and opioid use in patients post-surgery to determine the efficacy of this approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 90 who are scheduled for pulmonary resection surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions such as pleurodesis, decortication, or those requiring emergent surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce postoperative pain and opioid use in patients undergoing thoracic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on erector spinae blocks for other surgical procedures, this specific application in postoperative pulmonary resection surgery is novel and has not been definitively evaluated.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * pulmonary resection * 18\<age\<90 Exclusion Criteria: * pleurodesis * decortication * emergent surgery * local anesthetic allergy * intraoperative complication (inadvertent hemorrhage or conversion to open surgery) * bilateral pulmonary resection
Where this trial is running
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- The George Washington University — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Eduard Shaykhinurov
- Email: eshaykhinurov@mfa.gwu.edu
- Phone: 2028234259
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.