Infiltration with ropivacaine plus triamcinolone to relieve pain after VATS surgery

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 interventional study examines pre-incisional infiltration of local anesthetic agents to reduce postoperative pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung procedures. Participants are adults (18-64) undergoing wedge resection, segmentectomy, or lobectomy who are ASA I–III. The trial compares ropivacaine with triamcinolone versus ropivacaine alone, aiming to see if the combination provides superior analgesia and improves recovery. Outcomes focus on pain control in the immediate perioperative period and early postoperative recovery. The study is conducted at Beijing Tiantan Hospital with the aim of informing analgesia practices for VATS procedures.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients scheduled for elective thoracoscopic wedge resection, segmentectomy, and lobectomy under general anesthesia;
2. Ages 18 to 64 years old
3. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status of I-III
4. Patients must be able to understand nature and potential personal consequences of the clinical trial and cooperation with follow-up investigations
5. signing of the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of allergies to experimental drugs such as opioids or steroids;
2. Alcohol abuse; Long term use of opioid drugs (exceeding 2 weeks or 3 days per week for more than 1 month); Suspected use of sedatives and analgesics; Use analgesic drugs within 24 hours before surgery; Patients undergoing steroid therapy;
3. Serious neurological disorders, severe liver and kidney dysfunction, heart failure, etc;
4. Unable to use pain assessment scale;
5. Pregnant or lactating patients.

Where it's running

• Beijing Tiantan Hospital
  Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Fang Luo
• Email: 13611326978@163.com
• Phone: +86 13611326978

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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.