Nerve blocks before chest surgery to prevent long-term pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study is looking at two different types of nerve blocks—one called an erector spinae block and one called thoracic epidural—given before chest surgery to see if either can help prevent long-term pain after the operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for elective (non-emergency) chest surgery with general anesthesia.
- You will receive either an erector spinae block or thoracic epidural before surgery.
- You do not have a central nervous system or psychiatric condition.
- You are able and willing to fill out a pain survey after surgery.
- You do not already have chronic pain at the site where the surgery cut will be made.
Quick eligibility check
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