New pain block may offer better relief after chest surgery
NCT ID NCT06488014
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two types of nerve blocks (paravertebral and erector spinae plane block) given before or after video-assisted chest surgery to see which controls pain best. 80 adults participated. The goal was to find the most effective method for reducing acute and long-term pain after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * \>18 years * ASA I-II * Patients with a VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery) plan Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years old * Patients under 40kg and BMI over 35 * Allergic to the drugs to be used in the study * Patients with a history of chronic painkiller use * Patients who refused to participate in the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara University
Ankara, Altındağ, 06340, Turkey (Türkiye)
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