Numbing medicine for lung surgery: comparing two types of nerve blocks
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to numb the chest area during minimally invasive lung surgery to see if one keeps blood sugar levels more stable after surgery. Both approaches are used to help manage pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are scheduled for minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS) under general anesthesia.
- Your weight is in a healthy range for your height (BMI 18–30).
- You do not have diabetes or take medicines for blood sugar.
- You have not taken certain heart or steroid medicines for a long time.
- You are willing to sign a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
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