Which pain block works best after chest surgery? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07465887
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two nerve-numbing techniques—Rhomboid-Intercostal Block (RIB) and Thoracic Paravertebral Block (PVB)—for pain relief after video-assisted chest surgery. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks after surgery. Pain levels and side effects will be tracked for 24 hours to see which method works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ropivacaine (numbing medication)
- What this could lead to
- If one technique works better, it could help doctors choose a more effective pain relief method after chest surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both techniques are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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