Actively Recruiting
SPS Block vs. Surgical Intercostal Block for Chronic Pain After Thoracoscopic Surgery
Led by Medipol University · Updated on 2026-03-10
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
40 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided Serratus Posterior Superior (SPS) block compared to surgeon-administered intercostal blockade in preventing chronic pain at 3, 6, and 12 months following Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
SPS Block vs. Surgical Intercostal Block for Chronic Pain After Thoracoscopic Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- ASA physical status I-III
- Scheduled for elective unilateral Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Age between 18 and 75 years
You will not qualify if you...
- History of allergy to local anesthetics
- Pre-existing chronic pain syndrome or neuropathic pain
- Psychiatric disorders affecting pain assessment
- Coagulation disorders
- Previous thoracic surgery on the same side
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Istanbul, Bagcilar, Turkey (Türkiye), 34070
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
B
Bahadir Ciftci, Assoc Prof, MD
CONTACT
A
Ayse Cicek
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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