Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block in VATS
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorAin Shams University
About this trial
Pain control remains challenging in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). It is advised to use a regional block to lower postoperative opioid usage. This study evaluates efficacy of Erector spinae plane (ESP) block in comparison to Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) in pain management for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS).
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
body mass index (BMI)=18 to 40 kg/m2
Disqualifiers
Contraindications to regional anesthesia as bleeding disorders , allergy to local anesthetic or infection at block site
pre-existing chronic pain
history of opiate abuse
sepsis
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) group
- Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) group
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov