Nerve blocks for pain relief after chest surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (numbing injections) to see which one works better for pain relief after chest surgery. The goal is to help you feel more comfortable and use less pain medicine after your operation.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for chest (thoracic) surgery
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 20 and 35
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I or II)
- You do not have an active infection or infection at the injection site
- You do not have nerve damage or conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, or diabetic neuropathy
- You are not allergic to the numbing medicines used
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood-thinning medication
- Your surgery incision is not expected to extend beyond the area covered by the block
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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