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Official title Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block in Robotic-Assisted Thymectomy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06545409
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block (SPSIP Block) for postoperative pain control, reducing opioid analgesic consumption, minimizing postoperative respiratory complications, and enhancing patient satisfaction (measured using the QoR-15 index) in patients undergoing robotic thymectomy, compared to patients who do not receive the block.
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 affected by thymoma, thymic hyperplasia, or thymic pathologies (cysts, teratomas) who have given informed consent to the study.
You likely can't join if
- Patients who refuse to participate in the study by not signing the informed consent;
- Patients with myasthenia gravis, severe obesity (BMI \> 35), history of OSAS with or without CPAP;
- Patients belonging to ASA classes \> 3, according to the system developed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists;
- Patients unable to understand the functioning of the NPR Scale or the PCA device that will be used for postoperative analgesia;
- Patients with allergies to analgesic and/or anesthetic drugs;
- Patients on anticoagulant therapy;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients affected by thymoma, thymic hyperplasia, or thymic pathologies (cysts, teratomas) who have given informed consent to the study.
- Patients who refuse to participate in the study by not signing the informed consent;
- Patients with myasthenia gravis, severe obesity (BMI \> 35), history of OSAS with or without CPAP;
- Patients belonging to ASA classes \> 3, according to the system developed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists;
- Patients unable to understand the functioning of the NPR Scale or the PCA device that will be used for postoperative analgesia;
- Patients with allergies to analgesic and/or anesthetic drugs;
- Patients on anticoagulant therapy;
- Patients with a history of chronic pain;
- Patients with an infection at the site where SPSIPB will be performed;
- Patients who have had previous thoracic surgery and/or thoracic trauma with rib fractures on the side of the surgery;
- Patients with chest deformities and/or neuromuscular diseases that interfere with normal ventilatory function. Additionally, patients whose surgery is intraoperatively converted to sternotomy thymectomy will be excluded...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Rome, Italy
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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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 Rome, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.