Which painkiller is best after keyhole lung surgery? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07238348
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study will observe 120 adults undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) to compare three pain management approaches: a nerve block (SPSIPB), an epidural, and standard opioid painkillers. Researchers will measure pain scores and how much extra pain medicine patients need in the first 24 hours after surgery. The goal is to identify which method provides the best pain relief with the fewest side effects.
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Active substance
Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block (SPSIPB), Thoracic Epidural Analgesia (TEA), systemic opioid analgesia
What this could lead to
If this study succeeds, it could point to a better, safer way to manage pain after minimally invasive lung surgery, potentially reducing opioid use and side effects.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. It is also small (120 people) and hasn't started yet, so findings may not apply to all patients.
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