New pain block may cut morphine use after lung surgery

NCT ID NCT07367581

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two different nerve blocks to control pain after lung cancer surgery. 70 adults will receive either a costotransverse foramen block or a thoracic paravertebral block, both using the numbing drug bupivacaine. The goal is to see which block reduces the need for morphine and improves pain relief.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If one block works better, it could mean less pain and less morphine after lung surgery, helping patients recover faster.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and nerve blocks carry small risks like infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo University

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, 12613, Egypt

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