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Which nerve block works best for post-surgery chest pain?

NCT ID NCT04222010

Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested three different nerve block techniques to control pain after thoracoscopic (chest) surgery. 155 adults were randomly assigned to receive either a serratus plane block, a paravertebral block, or both together, using the anesthetic ropivacaine. The goal was to find which method provides the best pain relief and could help prevent long-term pain.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Ropivacaine (a local anesthetic)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify the best nerve block technique to reduce pain after chest surgery, leading to faster recovery and less chronic pain.
What could go wrong
This is a completed Phase 3 trial with 155 participants, so results are fairly reliable. However, individual responses to pain relief vary, and the best technique may still not eliminate pain for everyone.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

155 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2020

Finished

Feb 2023

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.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * adult patient over18 years old * without guardianship * video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery with 3 trocars * No cons-indications to loco-regional anesthesia (allergy, skin condition) Exclusion Criteria: * patient under 18 years old * patient under guardianship * pregnant * rejection of consent * rejection of loco-regional anesthesia * chronic pain antecedents under morphine medication * pain assessment impossible

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anesthesia, local Pain, postoperative

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80054, France

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