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New needle trick aims for safer pain relief after chest surgery

NCT ID NCT06361121

Symptom relief Sponsor: Fayoum University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a newer, potentially safer nerve block (MTP block) against the standard one (thoracic paravertebral block) for pain after chest surgery. 180 adults having lung surgery through a large chest incision were included. The goal was to see if the newer block provides equally good pain relief with fewer risks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
local anesthetic (bupivacaine or similar)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a safer pain-blocking option for chest surgery patients, reducing risks like lung puncture.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 180 patients. Results may not apply to all surgeries or patients. The newer block might not be as effective as the standard one.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

180 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients Scheduled for elective thoracic surgery for pneumectomy, lobectomy, bullectomy or pleural decortication via posterolateral thoracotomy incision. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III patients Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal. * Significant renal, hepatic and cardiovascular diseases. * History of allergy to one of the study drugs. * Any contraindication to regional anesthesia such as local infection or bleeding disorders. * Chronic opioid use, history of chronic pain and cognitive disorders. * Emergent or re-do surgeries

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Conditions

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bronchiectasis lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Bronchiectasis Emphysematous bleb of lung Lung neoplasm

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fayoum University Hospital

    Al Fayyum, 63514, Egypt

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