Pain Relief Methods for Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two methods of numbing nerves to reduce pain after minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS). Researchers will test which approach works better for keeping you comfortable after your operation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- Your overall health is in reasonably good condition (ASA level I–III, meaning no severe heart, lung, or organ problems)
- You can understand how to use a pain-rating scale and a pain-control button after surgery
- You do not have bleeding disorders or take blood-thinning medications
- You are not allergic to pain-relief or anesthetic drugs
- You do not have an active infection where the nerve block would be injected
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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