Which epidural method helps lung surgery patients recover faster?
NCT ID NCT05930405
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 20 times
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.
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Locations
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Renchun Lai
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.