New pain pump method may speed recovery after lung surgery

NCT ID NCT05930405

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at two ways of giving pain medicine through an epidural after lung surgery: a steady drip versus small, timed bursts. The goal was to see which method helps patients recover better. 252 adults having lung surgery took part, and researchers measured their recovery quality and pain levels for three days after surgery.

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Locations

  • Renchun Lai

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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