Comparing two nerve blocks for chest surgery pain
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This study tests two different numbing techniques (nerve blocks) to see which one works better for pain relief after minimally invasive chest surgery. Both methods inject medicine near nerves to reduce post-surgery pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age 18 or older and scheduled for elective (planned) wedge resection or lung biopsy using VATS (a minimally invasive chest surgery)
- ASA physical status I, II, or III (healthy enough for surgery with no or mild medical conditions)
- Body weight between 50 kg (110 lbs) and under 40 BMI (roughly 250 lbs or less, depending on height)
- No skin infection at the site where the nerve block will be given
- Able to answer pain questions after surgery and willing to cooperate with the study
- No known allergies to the study medications, bleeding disorders, or existing chronic pain
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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