Pain Relief Methods After Chest Surgery Nerve Block Wears Off
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This study compares different intravenous (IV) pain medications given after a regional anesthetic nerve block stops working in patients having minimally invasive chest surgery. The goal is to find the most effective pain management strategy for recovery.
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Who can take part
- Age between 18 and 80 years
- Overall health status rated as ASA I, II, or III (mild to moderate health conditions acceptable)
- BMI (body weight relative to height) between 18 and 35 kg/m²
- Scheduled for elective minimally invasive chest surgery (VATS procedure)
- Able to understand and sign informed consent in your native language
- No chronic pain conditions currently treated with long-term opioid medications
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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