New pain block may cut opioid use after lung surgery
NCT ID NCT07577908
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two different nerve blocks to control pain after video-assisted lung surgery. One block targets a muscle plane, the other targets individual nerves. Researchers will measure pain levels, opioid use, and breathing problems in 80 adults aged 18-80. The goal is to find which method works better for recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nerve block procedure (SPSIP block or intercostal nerve block)
- What this could lead to
- If one block works better, it could mean less pain and fewer opioids after lung surgery, helping patients recover faster.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Both blocks are already used, so no big breakthrough is expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kocaeli City Hospital
RECRUITINGİzmit, Turkey (Türkiye)
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