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Which pain block best prevents long-term pain after chest surgery?

NCT ID NCT07677540

Symptom relief Sponsor: Meir Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at two ways to manage pain after chest surgery (thoracotomy) to see which better prevents chronic pain that can last for months. One method is a continuous erector spinae plane (ESP) block, and the other is thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA), the current standard. Researchers will compare how many people develop long-term pain, their pain levels, and any complications. The study involves 34 adults aged 18–65 undergoing elective chest surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Erector spinae plane (ESP) block and thoracic epidural analgesia
What this could lead to
If one method proves superior, it could reduce the risk of long-term pain after chest surgery, improving recovery and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small retrospective study (34 people), so results may not apply to everyone. The findings need confirmation in larger, prospective trials.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 34 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2023

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Eligible subjects are adult patients who presented for elective thoracic surgery under general anesthesia and underwent TEA or ESP.

Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: 1\. Ages 18-65 years 2. Presenting for elective thoracic surgery under general anesthesia. 3. Undergoing either ESP or TEA prior to surgery. \- Exclusion Criteria:Patients were excluded if they met any of the following criteria: 1\. Any CNS and/or psychiatric disease. 2. Patients who are unable to complete the pain survey for any reason. 3. Patients who had baseline chronic pain around the surgical incision. \-

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Thoracic surgery

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Meir Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Kfar Saba, Israel

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