Pre-incisional ropivacaine plus diprospan to relieve pain after VATS

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 investigates a pre-incisional infiltration strategy using ropivacaine plus diprospan in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for wedge resection, segmentectomy, or lobectomy. The goal is to see if this approach lowers acute postoperative pain and improves recovery by reducing inflammatory pain at the surgical site. Eligible participants are adults or adolescents aged 8 to 64 years with ASA I–III undergoing elective VATS under general anesthesia. The trial is conducted at Beijing Tiantan Hospital and aims to inform whether this analgesic combination can be a standard option for perioperative pain control in thoracic procedures.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients scheduled for elective Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for wedge resection, segmentectomy and lobectomy of the lungs under general anesthesia;
2. 8 to 64 years old
3. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status of I-III
4. Patients must be able to understand the nature and potential personal consequences of the clinical trial and cooperate 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.