New study aims to cut opioid use after chest surgery
NCT ID NCT07437027
First seen Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks—erector spinae plane block and thoracic paravertebral block—for pain control after chest surgery. About 86 adults undergoing open chest surgery will receive one of the blocks with a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) to see which reduces the need for morphine in the first 24 hours. The goal is to find a better way to manage pain while using fewer opioids.
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Kasr al aini hospital
Cairo, Kasr Alaini, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that one nerve block provides better pain relief with less morphine after chest surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 86 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The blocks may not differ significantly in pain control.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.