New study tests safer pain relief after chest surgery
NCT ID NCT05083832
First seen Jun 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study compared two nerve block techniques—ESPB and SAPB—for pain after thoracotomy (chest surgery). Sixty adults received one of the two blocks, and pain was measured at rest and while coughing for 72 hours. The goal was to see which method provides better pain relief and reduces the need for morphine.
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Locations
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Ankara Atatürk Chest Disease and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Keçiören, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
nerve block procedure (continuous erector spinae plane block or continuous serratus anterior plane block)
What this could lead to
If one method works better, it could lead to improved pain control and fewer complications after chest surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and both methods carry risks like allergy or side effects.
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