Safer pain block could cut opioid use in lung surgery

NCT ID NCT06507293

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

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—paravertebral block and erector spinae plane block—to see which controls pain better during and after thoracotomy (lung surgery). The goal is to reduce the amount of opioids needed during surgery and improve recovery. Sixty adults scheduled for elective thoracotomy will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks before surgery, and their pain levels and opioid use will be measured.

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 this works, it could show that a simpler, safer nerve block is just as effective for controlling pain during lung surgery, potentially reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The two blocks may turn out to be equally effective, or one may not work as well as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opioid abuse Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OPIOID USE POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kocaeli University
RECRUITING

Kocaeli, 41350, Turkey (Türkiye)

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