Pain relief after chest surgery: nerve block comparison
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (erector spina plane block and thoracic paravertebral block) to see which provides better pain relief during and after chest surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have chest surgery (thoracotomy).
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are in good general health or have mild illness (ASA I-II).
- You do not have an active infection where the injection will be given.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or lower.
- You do not have chronic pain or long-term opioid use.
- You do not have a history of drug allergies.
- You do not have a severe mental health condition.
- You are not having emergency 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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