New pain block technique may reduce opioid use after chest surgery
NCT ID NCT06361121
First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested two types of nerve blocks to control pain after chest surgery (thoracotomy) in 180 adults. One method is a standard paravertebral block, and the other is a newer, potentially safer mid-point block. The goal was to see if the newer block provides similar pain relief while reducing the need for strong painkillers like fentanyl.
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Fayoum University Hospital
Al Fayyum, 63514, Egypt
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