Comparing two pain blocks after lung surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after chest surgery (thoracotomy). One method is a single-shot paravertebral block and the other is a new type of block. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for lung surgery (thoracotomy).
- You are in good enough health for surgery (ASA class 1, 2, or 3).
- You understand the study and agree to take part.
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines or strong painkillers.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or infection near the injection site.
- You have not had chest surgery before.
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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