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Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block in VATS
Led by Ain Shams University · Updated on 2025-05-30
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
15 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block in VATS
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 40 kg/m2
- Age between 18 and 70 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Contraindications to regional anesthesia such as bleeding disorders, allergy to local anesthetic, or infection at block site
- Pre-existing chronic pain
- History of opioid abuse
- Sepsis
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
faculty of medicine Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt, 02
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
abdallah M soudi, M.D.56k
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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