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Minimum Effective Volume of Bupivacaine for Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Led by Bursa City Hospital · Updated on 2026-05-12
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
B
Bursa City Hospital
Lead Sponsor
U
Ulusoy, Emre, M.D.
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to determine the minimum effective volume of bupivacaine required for the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). The SPSIP block is an ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia technique used to provide postoperative pain relief after thoracic surgery. Using a stepwise dose-adjustment method, the volume of local anesthetic will be increased or decreased based on the effectiveness of the block in each patient. The main outcome of the study is to identify the volume that provides effective pain control in 50% of patients. The results may help optimize pain management while minimizing drug exposure.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Minimum Effective Volume of Bupivacaine for Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Scheduled for elective video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III
- Planned to receive ultrasound-guided serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block for postoperative analgesia
- Ability to provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Known allergy or contraindication to local anesthetics
- Infection at the block injection site
- Coagulation disorders or anticoagulant therapy contraindicating regional anesthesia
- Severe respiratory insufficiency
- Chronic opioid use or chronic pain syndrome
- Pregnancy
- Inability to cooperate or communicate postoperative pain scores
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Bursa Şehir Hastanesi
Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye), 16250
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
E
emre ulusoy
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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