New pain block combo could speed recovery after lung surgery

NCT ID NCT04990713

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study compares two pain relief methods for people having lung surgery with small incisions (VATS). One group gets a single shot of numbing medicine near the ribs, while the other gets that shot plus a continuous drip of numbing medicine through a small tube placed under the chest muscle. The goal is to see if the extra drip improves recovery quality, pain scores, and reduces hospital visits. About 200 adults undergoing planned lung surgery are being recruited.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • London Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    London, Ontairo, N6A 5A5, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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