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NCT Number: NCT04170699

Effects of PECS 1 Block on Venous Cancer Port Catheter

In this study our aim is to investigate the effects of ultrasound (USG) guided pectoral block (PECS) type 1 in the administration of an implanted port-a-cath .

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Key information

Conditions

Catheter; Pain (Indwelling Catheter) Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

Zonguldak, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Cancer is one of the most important reasons of mortality in the world. There are a lot of different types of treatments for cancer and so far chemotherapy is the most common one. However, chemotherapy damages the peripheral veins, so implanted subcutaneous port-a-caths are used as an alternative. Traditionally this implantation is adminstered with infiltrative anesthesia. Recently, USG is used in anesthesia practice world wide. Blanco R et all (1) defined PECS 1 block as an alternative to paravertebral block. PECS 1 block aims to anesthetize the medial and lateral pectoral nerves. In this study our aim is to investigate the effects of USG guided PECS 1 block in the administiration of an implanted port-a-cath .

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Ages between 18- 75
  • ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Score I-IV
  • Undergoing elective port-a-cath replacemnet

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with neurological deficits
  • Patients who have major vascular damage at the same side
  • Mentally retarded patients
  • Patients with alcohol or drug addiction
  • Patients who are allergic to local anesthetics
  • Pregnancy
  • Paitents with coagulopathy
  • Patients with skin infection at the side of the procedure
  • Patients with pneumothorax at the side of the procedure
  • Patient with a pacemaker

Treatment and study plan

Port-a-cath replacement

Procedure

Implantation of a subcutaneous venous port-a-cath

Primary outcomes

  1. Perioperative and postoperative analgesic needs of patients

    Time frame: Change in Visual analog Scale (VAS) scores ( between 1 and 10, a higher score represents greater pain intensity. ) at the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 12th and 24th hours after the procedure.

    Our primary outcome is to measure and identify the analgesic needs of the patients at the perioperative and postoperative period.In order to measure the analgesic needs Visual Analogue Scale will be used and patients' pain scores will be measured.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Hemodynamic parameters at the perioperative and postoperative period

    Time frame: 1st, 3rd, 6th,12th and 24th hours after the procedure.

    Our secondary outcome is to measure the hemodynamic parameters such as systolic and diastolic arterial pressure at the perioperative and postoperative period.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bulent Ecevit University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Ultrasound Guided Pectoral Blok Type 1 on Subcutaneous Port Catheter Replacement : A Randomized Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2020
First posted
Nov 20, 2019
Registry last updated
Feb 5, 2021

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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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