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Compares treatment options for Regional Anesthesia
Official title Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Thoracoscopically-Guided Intercostal Nerve Block in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07535697
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Effective postoperative pain management is essential after thoracic surgery. Insufficient pain control may impair breathing and coughing, increasing the risk of pulmonary complications such as collapsed lungs (atelectasis) or pneumonia.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Provision of written informed consent
- Adults (≥ 18 years of age)
- Elective video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for pulmonary resection (e.g., lobectomy, segmentectomy, wedge resection)
You likely can't join if
- Lack of informed consent
- Language barrier
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Known allergy to local anesthetics used in the study
- Infection at the injection site(s)
- History of complex chest wall surgery
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provision of written informed consent
- Adults (≥ 18 years of age)
- Elective video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for pulmonary resection (e.g., lobectomy, segmentectomy, wedge resection)
- Lack of informed consent
- Language barrier
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Known allergy to local anesthetics used in the study
- Infection at the injection site(s)
- History of complex chest wall surgery
- Revision surgery with a prior operation within the last 6 months
- Intraoperative conversion to open thoracotomy
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic opioid use
- Chronic alcohol abuse
- Chronic substance abuse (e.g., THC, amphetamines, cocaine)
- History of psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, schizophrenia)
- Impaired consciousness, cognition, or ability to communicate
- Known coagulopathy (including platelet count \ 1.5× the upper limit of normal)
- Ongoing therapeutic anticoagulation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Offenbach, Hesse, Germany
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?
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Offenbach, Hesse, Germany. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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