New pain relief approach for chest surgery patients who can't have epidurals
NCT ID NCT00620490
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at a different way to manage pain after chest surgery (thoracotomy) for patients who cannot have an epidural. The surgeon placed a small tube near the spine to deliver numbing medicine for 48 hours, and all patients also received morphine through a pump. The goal was to see if this method reduces pain, lowers morphine use, and decreases side effects like nausea and itching.
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Service de Chirurgie Thoracique, Hôpitaux Universitaires
Strasbourg, France
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