Which pain block works best after lung surgery? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06810375

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: George Washington University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain relief after lung cancer surgery. One block is done before surgery near the spine, the other during surgery between the ribs. Researchers will measure pain scores and how much additional pain medication patients need. The goal is to find which method provides better pain control and reduces opioid use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bupivacaine (Marcaine) and liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could identify a better way to manage pain after lung surgery, potentially reducing opioid use and improving recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center trial with 120 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Both blocks are already used in practice, so the difference may be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUNG CANCERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

The George Washington University Hospital
RECRUITING

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

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