New pain block for kids after chest surgery shows promise in early study
NCT ID NCT03768440
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two nerve block methods for controlling pain after chest surgery in children and teens. The goal was to see if a newer block (erector spinae) was as good as the standard one (paravertebral) at reducing pain and the need for strong painkillers. The study was stopped early with only 34 participants, so results are limited.
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Boston Children"S Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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