Pain relief after esophageal surgery: comparing two nerve blocks
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (paravertebral and epidural) to see which provides better pain relief after esophagectomy. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to manage pain for patients undergoing this surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a planned esophagectomy (a surgery to remove part of the esophagus) using a three-incision approach.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I, II, or III by your anesthesiologist).
- You do not have any infection or abnormal spine structure where the block would be given.
- You are not allergic to any of the medications used in the study.
- You do not have chronic pain, and you are not currently taking blood thinners or opioid painkillers, and have no history of drug or alcohol abuse.
- You are able to communicate and complete pain surveys after surgery.
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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