Left-sided stellate ganglion block to lower post-surgery atrial fibrillation risk

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

Adults aged 18–85 undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy at the University of Minnesota will receive an ultrasound-guided left stellate ganglion block with either 0.5% bupivacaine or saline in addition to standard care. The trial compares rates of postoperative atrial fibrillation between the active block and placebo arms. Enrollment excludes patients with contraindications to regional anesthesia or to stellate blockade and pregnant patients. Primary outcomes focus on incidence of atrial fibrillation in the postoperative period and related clinical consequences.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy aged 18-85.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who have an exclusion to regional anesthesia.
* Patients who have exclusion to stellate blockade.
* Patients who are pregnant assessed via self-report or pregnancy test if they have taken one

Where it's running

• University of Minnesota
  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jacob Hutchins — University of Minnesota
• Study coordinator: Candace Nelson
• Email: nelso377@umn.edu

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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.