Which nerve block helps you recover faster after chest surgery?

NCT ID NCT07729488

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—the erector spinae plane block and the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block—for pain relief after video-assisted chest surgery. The goal is to see which one leads to better recovery quality, less pain, and fewer side effects. Adults aged 18 to 85 scheduled for elective chest surgery may join.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (erector spinae plane block and serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block)
What this could lead to: If one block proves better, it could become the preferred method for managing pain after chest surgery, leading to faster, more comfortable recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage comparison. The blocks may show similar results, or one may carry higher risks like nerve damage or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fatma Acil

Diyarbakır, Outside of the US, 21070, Turkey (Türkiye)
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital

Diyarbakır, Turkey, 21070, Turkey (Türkiye)

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