New pain block could help patients who Can't have epidurals after chest surgery
NCT ID NCT00620490
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested a pain relief method for people having chest surgery who cannot get an epidural. Instead, surgeons placed a small tube near the spine to deliver the numbing drug ropivacaine for 48 hours. All patients also received morphine through a pump they control themselves. The goal was to see if this approach reduces pain, lowers morphine use, and causes fewer side effects.
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Service de Chirurgie Thoracique, Hôpitaux Universitaires
Strasbourg, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
ropivacaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a safer pain relief option for patients who cannot receive epidural anesthesia after chest surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The benefit over standard care may be modest.
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