Which pain block works best for chest surgery? small study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07165873
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compared three different nerve block techniques to manage pain after video-assisted chest surgery. Forty-five adults having a wedge resection or biopsy received one of three blocks using the numbing medicine bupivacaine. Researchers measured pain scores and total painkiller use to see which block worked best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the most effective nerve block for reducing pain after minimally invasive chest surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It compares existing techniques rather than testing a new treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sivas Cumhuriyet University
Sivas, 58000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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