Rhomboid Intercostal Block vs Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block for VATS Pain

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 compares rhomboid intercostal block (RIB) with serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) as part of multimodal pain management for patients undergoing elective video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Eligible adults aged 18 to 75 with ASA I–III are randomized to receive one of the blocks to assess analgesic effectiveness and safety. Ultrasound-guided techniques are used, reflecting contemporary practice for regional anesthesia in thoracic surgery. The trial aims to determine which block provides superior pain relief, potential opioid-sparing benefits, and a favorable safety profile in the perioperative setting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing elective VATS
* Patients aged 18-75 years
* Patients with ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) class I-III
* Patients who have given informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients allergic to local anesthetics
* Patients with bleeding disorders or those undergoing anticoagulant therapy
* Pregnant and breastfeeding women
* Patients with impaired consciousness, inability to communicate, or mental/cognitive impairment
* Patients who refuse block application
* Patients with infection in the area where the block will be applied

Where it's running

• Ankara City Hospital
  Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Emine Nilgün Zengin, Associate Professor
• Email: nilbavullu@gmail.com
• Phone: 00905063370548

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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.