Postoperative Pain Management in Thoracic 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 is a prospective observational study of adults undergoing elective thoracic surgery who are treated with standard postoperative analgesia. Pain levels after surgery are measured with a visual analogue scale, and postoperative complications are recorded. The study aims to understand the effectiveness of analgesia strategies when epidural catheter placement is contraindicated or not feasible, including alternatives like the erector spinae plane block. Findings may inform how best to manage pain while minimizing risks in complex cases. No intervention beyond standard care is imposed by the study design.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing thoracic surgery between July 1 and October 31, 2020.
* Age over 18.
* ASA I-III.
* Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* ASA IV-V.
* Chronic opioid treatment or treatment in the Chronic Pain Unit.
* Intravenous drug abuse.
* Local anesthetic allergy.
* Language barrier, cognitive impairment, or inability to participate in clinical assessment during the study.
* BMI \<18 or \>35 kg/m2

Where it's running

• Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín
  Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ángel Becerra, MD PhD — Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín
• Study coordinator: Ángel Becerra Bolaños, MD PhD
• Email: angbecbol@gmail.com
• Phone: +34676229025

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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.