New study tests better pain relief for lung surgery patients
NCT ID NCT06289790
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 61 adults having lung surgery to see which pain relief method works better: a nerve block (ESP block) or medicine given through a vein (IV lignocaine). The main goals were to measure pain levels and how much extra pain medicine patients needed after surgery. The results help doctors choose the best way to keep patients comfortable.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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61 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion criteria: * Age \>18 * VATS for tumor resection or partial lung resection in emphysema * Written, informed consent obtained 1 day prior to surgery Exclusion criteria: * Lack of consent for ESP blockade * History of allergy to local anaesthetics * Other contraindications to ESP blockade * American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA) Physical Status Classification value 4 or higher * VATS for indications other than tumor resection or partial lung resection in emphysema * Insulin- dependent diabetes mellitus * More than 1 chest drain post-operatively * Conversion to thoracotomy * Chronic opioid use prior to surgery defined as opioid administration for at least 3 months during the last 12 months * History of alcohol abuse * Suspected technical difficulties with performing the ESP block (e.g. obesity) * Inadequate spread of the local anaesthetic during the ESP block * Cognitive impairment that might cause an inaccurate assessment of pain levels
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-507, Poland
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