New nerve block could replace morphine for lung surgery pain

NCT ID NCT07330479

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Gaziantep Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new nerve block called SPSIPB for pain after video-assisted lung surgery. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to get either the nerve block or a morphine injection. The goal was to see which method provided better pain relief and reduced the need for extra painkillers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Ultrasound-guided serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) with local anesthetic
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safer, effective way to manage pain after lung surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers like morphine.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 patients. The block may not work better than morphine, and results may not apply to all surgeries or patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POSTOPERATIVE PAIN, ACUTE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gaziantep University

Gaziantep, 27410, Turkey (Türkiye)

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