Which nerve block cuts opioid use after lung surgery best?
NCT ID NCT07578545
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares three types of nerve blocks (paravertebral, intertransverse, and erector spinae plane) given before video-assisted lung surgery. Researchers will measure how much opioid painkiller patients need afterward and their pain scores. The goal is to find which block provides the best pain control with fewer side effects. 96 adults scheduled for elective lung surgery are being enrolled.
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 (paravertebral, intertransverse, or erector spinae plane block)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify which nerve block best controls pain after lung surgery, potentially reducing the need for strong painkillers like opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less conclusive. Pain relief varies by individual, and no block guarantees complete pain control.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGAntalya, Muratpaşa, Turkey (Türkiye)
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