Pain relief blocks for minimally invasive chest surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two different types of nerve blocks (numbing injections near the ribs) to see which one works better for pain relief after minimally invasive chest surgery. Both techniques are standard care options, and the trial will help doctors understand which one provides the best pain control.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having elective VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery—minimally invasive chest surgery)
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- Your overall health is rated as ASA class I, II, or III (a measure of surgical risk your doctor will confirm)
- You are able to understand and give informed consent to participate
- You do not have a known allergy to local anesthetics (numbing medicines)
- You do not have a bleeding disorder and are not on blood-thinning 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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