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Chest surgery pain study seeks best relief strategy

NCT ID NCT07694141

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study observes pain control in adults undergoing planned chest surgery. It compares standard epidural analgesia with a newer nerve block technique called erector spinae plane block, which is safer to place. Researchers will track pain scores and complications to see which method leads to better recovery. The goal is to improve pain management for future patients.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify which pain management technique works best for thoracic surgery patients, potentially improving recovery and reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by patient differences or standard practice variations.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 160 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study will include ASA I-III patients scheduled for thoracic surgery at the Doctor Negrín University Hospital of Gran Canaria

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing thoracic surgery between July 1 and October 31, 2020. * Age over 18. * ASA I-III. * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * ASA IV-V. * Chronic opioid treatment or treatment in the Chronic Pain Unit. * Intravenous drug abuse. * Local anesthetic allergy. * Language barrier, cognitive impairment, or inability to participate in clinical assessment during the study. * BMI \<18 or \>35 kg/m2

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Conditions

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Pain

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Postoperative pain management

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín

    RECRUITING

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, 35002, Spain

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