Which numbing method works best for lung surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT07063602

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests three different methods of numbing the chest (paravertebral block) to see which provides the best pain relief after video-assisted lung surgery. Researchers will check how much sensation is lost in the chest area using ice and a special filament. The goal is to find out if poor pain relief is due to the numbing technique not working or other factors, so doctors can improve pain management for patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: paravertebral block with local anesthetic
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the best paravertebral block method to better control pain after lung surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on measuring anesthesia areas, not on proving long-term pain relief. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARAVERTEBRAL BLOCK THORACIC SURGERY VIDEO-ASSISTED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal
RECRUITING

Montreal, Quebec, H2X 3E4, Canada

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