Which epidural method helps lung surgery patients recover faster?
NCT ID NCT05930405
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 252 adults having lung surgery to see if giving pain medicine in small bursts (programmed intermittent bolus) works better than a steady drip (continuous infusion). Both methods use an epidural, a common pain relief technique. The goal was to find which approach leads to better recovery quality in the first few days 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
- epidural analgesia (local anesthetic delivered via programmed intermittent bolus or continuous infusion)
- What this could lead to
- If one method works better, it could improve recovery and comfort after lung surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but the difference between methods may be small. Results may not apply to all surgeries or patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Renchun Lai
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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