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Assessing the Impact of Additional Serratus Anterior Block Within 24-Hour on Postoperative Pain After Rhomboid Intercostal Block in VATS Patients
Led by Al-Quds University · Updated on 2025-08-28
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
87 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Title: Assessing the Impact of Additional Serratus Anterior Block on Postoperative Pain After Rhomboid Intercostal Block in VATS Patients Purpose: This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate whether the addition of a Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) to the standard Rhomboid Intercostal Block (RIB) improves postoperative pain management in patients undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). Study Design: * Type: Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) * Participants: 50 patients aged 18 -70 requiring VATS, randomized into two groups: one receiving RIB alone, and the other receiving RIB + SAPB. * Duration: Pain and opioid consumption will be measured within 48 hours post-surgery. * Outcome Measures: Pain levels using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), opioid usage, and patient satisfaction. Significance: The study addresses the gap in research regarding the combined use of SAPB and RIB in pain control for VATS. It hypothesizes that the combination will lead to better pain relief and reduced opioid dependence compared to RIB alone.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Assessing the Impact of Additional Serratus Anterior Block Within 24-Hour on Postoperative Pain After Rhomboid Intercostal Block in VATS Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18-70 years
- Patients undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- ASA physical status classification I-III
- Ability to provide informed consent and follow study procedures
You will not qualify if you...
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics
- Bleeding disorders or use of anticoagulants
- History of chronic opioid use or opioid dependence
- Anatomical abnormalities preventing regional anesthesia application (e.g., chest wall deformities)
- Neurological disorders affecting pain perception
- Cognitive impairments or inability to communicate effectively
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Al Ahli hospital
Hebron, Palestinian Territories
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Research Team
M
Mohammed Adel Adwan, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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