New needle technique may offer safer pain relief for kids after chest surgery

NCT ID NCT07602179

First seen May 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at 70 children having chest surgery to see if a newer pain-block method (erector spinae plane block) works as well as the standard epidural. The goal was to control pain and keep the heart stable. The newer method may be safer and easier for children.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Anesthesiology, Vietnam National Children's Hospital

    Hanoi, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam

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