Double injection may double pain relief after lung surgery
NCT ID NCT07700823
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving a nerve block at two rib levels instead of one can better control pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer. Eighty-eight adults scheduled for lung surgery will receive either a standard single-point block or a two-point block, both using the same total amount of numbing medicine. Researchers will measure pain scores, opioid use, and recovery quality to see if the two-point approach improves outcomes.
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- Active substance
- a nerve block procedure using local anesthetic injected at two rib levels (3rd and 5th) compared to the standard single injection at the 5th rib
- What this could lead to
- If the two-point block proves better, it could become a new standard for pain control after thoracoscopic lung surgery, reducing opioid needs and speeding recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by patient selection. The two-point block may also carry a slightly higher risk of complications like bleeding or pneumothorax.
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