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New treatment option for Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
Official title QoR40 Between Intercostal Block and Intercostal Block and Serratus Plane Catheter During VATS
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04990713
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has emerged as standard of care for majority of thoracic surgeries. It is less invasive compared to thoracotomy and is associated with improved perioperative outcomes [1-3].
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients undergoing elective VATS lung resections including wedge resection, segmentectomy, bi-lobectomy, or lobectomy.
- Age \> 18 years.
- ASA (American Society of Anesthesiology) Score - 1 to 4.
- Gender - all genders
- Patients able to consent to participate in the study
You likely can't join if
- Patient refusal to participate in the study.
- Emergency surgery.
- Allergies to local anesthetics
- BMI\>40
- Presence of local (chest wall) or systemic infection.
- Previous lung resection on the same hemithorax.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients undergoing elective VATS lung resections including wedge resection, segmentectomy, bi-lobectomy, or lobectomy.
- Age \> 18 years.
- ASA (American Society of Anesthesiology) Score - 1 to 4.
- Gender - all genders
- Patients able to consent to participate in the study
- Patient refusal to participate in the study.
- Emergency surgery.
- Allergies to local anesthetics
- BMI\>40
- Presence of local (chest wall) or systemic infection.
- Previous lung resection on the same hemithorax.
- Patient suffering from chronic pain defined by persistent pain more than six month.
- Conversion to thoracotomy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- London, Ontairo, Canada
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include London, Ontairo, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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