Evaluating recovery quality in patients after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

Comparison of the Effects of ESP Block and Paravertebral Block on the Quality of Postoperative Recovery (QoR-15T) in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital · NCT06558331

This study tests how well different pain management techniques help patients recover after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorBaşakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital (other gov)
Locations1 site (Şişli, İstanbul)
Trial IDNCT06558331 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the quality of postoperative recovery in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) using the QoR-15T assessment tool. It focuses on the relationship between the QoR-15 score and postoperative pain levels following the use of loco-regional analgesic techniques such as the Erector Spina Plane (ESP) block and paravertebral block. The study aims to provide insights into how these techniques can enhance recovery outcomes after surgery. By assessing patients' recovery quality, the study seeks to identify effective pain management strategies that could improve overall patient experiences.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who are scheduled to undergo video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and are classified as ASA1-3.

Not a fit: Patients who are undergoing more invasive procedures like lobectomy or pneumonectomy, or those who are uncooperative or have neuropsychiatric disorders, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative recovery protocols and pain management strategies for patients undergoing VATS.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, similar studies have shown that multimodal analgesia can significantly improve recovery outcomes in surgical patients.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* ASA1-3
* Patient undergoing Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
* Over 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* Sympathectomy, lobectomy and pneumonectomy surgery using Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
* Cases that started with Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) but were converted to thoracotomy,
* Patients who were uncooperative,
* Patients who refused to participate in the study,
* Presence of a neuropsychiatric disorder that could bias QoR-15T measurements or emergency surgical intervention,
* Patients under 18 years of age.

Where this trial is running

Şişli, İstanbul

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, perioperative care, patient-reported outcome measures, pain

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