Pain relief methods for video-assisted chest surgery
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This study compares two ways of numbing the chest during and after a minimally invasive lung surgery (called VATS) to see which controls pain better. The goal is to reduce pain and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 years or older)
- You are scheduled for a planned surgery on one side of your chest (called video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery)
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 40
- You do not have an allergy to acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen
- You have not been using NSAIDs or opioids regularly for the past 3 months
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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