Timing of nerve block may ease pain after chest surgery
NCT ID NCT07532681
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether giving a nerve block before or after video-assisted chest surgery (VATS) reduces pain better. 140 adults having VATS will receive two injections: one with a numbing drug (ropivacaine) and one with a placebo (saline). The timing of the active drug is swapped between groups. Researchers will measure pain scores and opioid use for 48 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ropivacaine 0.375%
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best timing for nerve blocks to reduce pain and opioid use after chest surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (140 people) comparing two timings of a standard procedure. The difference may be small or not clinically meaningful.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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HUB Erasme
Brussels, Belgium
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