Nerve block vs. painkiller: which works better for obese patients after chest surgery?
NCT ID NCT07391475
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two ways to manage pain after video-assisted chest surgery in 102 obese patients. One group received an ultrasound-guided nerve block (erector spinae plane block) with bupivacaine, while the other group got an intravenous painkiller (nalbuphine). The goal was to see which method provides longer-lasting pain relief and reduces the need for extra pain medication. The trial is complete and results will help guide pain management in this specific patient group.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Bupivacaine (nerve block) and Nalbuphine (intravenous painkiller)
- What this could lead to
- If the nerve block works better, it could offer a safer, more effective way to manage pain after chest surgery in obese patients, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study. The nerve block may not provide better pain relief than the standard drug, and there are risks like infection or bleeding from the injection.
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Locations
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ZagazigU
Zagazig, Zagazig, 055, Egypt
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