Which painkiller works best after lung surgery? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07610408
First seen Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study compares three common IV painkillers—fentanyl, tramadol, and ibuprofen—given after keyhole lung surgery. The goal is to see which one controls pain best and helps patients breathe more easily in the first three days after surgery. The trial will enroll 135 adults aged 18 to 80.
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
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What this could mean
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Active substance
fentanyl, tramadol, ibuprofen
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify the best IV painkiller for managing pain and supporting breathing after keyhole lung surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial comparing existing drugs, not a new breakthrough. Results may not apply to all surgeries or patients.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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