New pain block for lung surgery tested against standard methods
NCT ID NCT07441161
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 113 adults who had major lung surgery with a video camera. It compared a newer pain-blocking method (erector spinae plane block) with two older methods (spinal morphine and nerve blocks). The goal was to see which one worked best for pain and reduced the need for extra morphine. Results could help improve recovery after surgery.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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113 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Feb 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
18 years of age, were undergoing major lung resection by VATS
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: * 18 years of age, were undergoing major lung resection by VATS, and received ESPB at Donostia University Hospital between January 2023 and February 2024. Exclusion Criteria: * A lack of written informed consent, a history of drug abuse, long-term treatment with opioids, and contraindications to the block, as well as unexpected conversion to open surgery (thoracotomy) or minor surgery (wedge resection
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Serrano Anguita 1, 7º
Donostia / San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, 20008, Spain
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