SPS Block vs. Surgical Intercostal Block for Chronic Pain After Thoracoscopic Surgery
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorMedipol University
About this trial
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided Serratus Posterior Superior (SPS) block compared to surgeon-administered intercostal blockade in preventing chronic pain at 3, 6, and 12 months following Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS).
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
ASA physical status I-III.
Scheduled for elective unilateral Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS).
Disqualifiers
History of allergy to local anesthetics.
Pre-existing chronic pain syndrome or neuropathic pain.
Psychiatric disorders affecting pain assessment.
Coagulation disorders.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- SPS block
- Surgical Intercostal Blockade.
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov