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NCT Number: NCT05083832

Effect of Two Different Plane Blocks on Post-thoracotomy Pain

Thoracotomy is recognized as one of the most painful surgical procedures. This increases the frequency of postoperative pulmonary complications. Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) and Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) are more superficial, easier to perform, and less likely to have complications. In addition, ESPB and SAPB applications are increasing in patients who underwent thoracotomy and thoracoscopic surgery.

In this study, the investigators aimed to evaluate the effect of continuous ESPB and continuous SAPB via US-guidance on post-thoracotomy pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain, Postoperative Erector Spinae Plane Block Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Serratus Anterior Plane Block Signs and Symptoms Thoracotomy

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ankara Atatürk Chest Disease and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital

Keçiören, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 to 65 years old
  • ASA physical status I-II-III
  • BMI 18 to 30 kg/m2
  • Elective thoracotomy surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • Patient refusing the procedure
  • Emergency surgery
  • History of chronic opioid or analgesic used

Treatment and study plan

Continuous Erector Spina Plane Block vs Continuous Serratus Anterior Plane Block

Procedure

Two different catheter techniques with same doses local anesthetic infusion

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain scores

    Time frame: 72 hours after surgery

    Pain will be assessed at rest and while coughing using the visual analog scale on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). Pain assessment will be done at 1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th, 16th, 24th, 48th and 72nd hours after surgery.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Morphine consumption

    Time frame: 24 hours after surgery

    Morphine consumption for 24 hours will be recorded

  2. Side effects

    Time frame: 72 hours after surgery

    Side effects, such as allergy to local anesthetics, hypotension, nausea/vomiting, itching, headache, and sweating will be recorded.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Atatürk Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Ultrasound-guided Continuous Erector Spina Plane Block and Continuous Serratus Anterior Plane Block on Post-thoracotomy Pain

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Oct 19, 2021
Registry last updated
Jun 2, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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