New nerve block could replace morphine for lung surgery pain
NCT ID NCT07330479
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 26 times
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.
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Locations
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Gaziantep University
Gaziantep, 27410, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
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