Nerve blocks for pain after chest wall surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (rhomboid intercostal and retrolaminar) to see which provides better pain relief after a type of chest surgery called thoracoscopic sympathectomy. If you are having this surgery, you may be eligible to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 35
- You are in good general health (ASA class I or II)
- You do not have an infection where the block needle would go
- You are not pregnant, allergic to the study drugs, or on blood thinners
- You do not have severe liver or kidney disease, chronic pain, or a bleeding disorder
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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