Early or late rib nerve block for pain relief after chest surgery
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This study compares the effect of giving a nerve block (an injection that numbs the area around the ribs) either early or late during video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) to see which timing provides better pain relief after surgery. If you are having VATS, this might help reduce your pain and improve your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) - a minimally invasive chest surgery using 1 or 2 small cuts.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA 1 to 3 by your doctor).
- You can understand the study, describe your pain, and give informed consent.
- You are not allergic to local anesthetics (numbing medicines).
- You are not taking strong painkillers (like opioids) for chronic pain for more than 3 months, and you do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners that would make the injection unsafe.
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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