Comparing two nerve blocks for pain after chest surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (SPSI and SAP) for pain relief after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), a minimally invasive chest surgery. The goal is to see which block provides better pain control, which may help you recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for a video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) — a type of minimally invasive chest surgery.
- You are in generally good health or have mild to moderate health conditions (ASA I, II, or III).
- You do not have allergies to local anesthetics (numbing drugs) or problems with bleeding.
- You have not had chest surgery before.
- You do not have severe heart, liver, kidney, or mental health issues, or chronic opioid use.
Quick eligibility check
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