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Comparison of Three Different Pain Blocks for Subjects Undergoing VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) Procedure.

NCT03151434 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 147

Last updated 2021-01-27

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare three different pain control methods on subjects who are scheduled to undergo VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) procedures. The study will compare their pain scores, narcotic needs, patient satisfaction scores, and narcotic side effects.

Conditions

  • Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
  • Pain, Postoperative
  • Pain, Acute

Interventions

DRUG

US Guided Single Shot Paravertebral Block (0.2% ropivicaine infusion)

Single shot paravertebral block will be placed under ultrasound guidance at the thoracic region prior to surgery.

DRUG

US Guided Paravertebral Catheter (0.2% ropivicaine bolus)

Paravertebral catheter will be placed under ultrasound guidance at the thoracic region prior to surgery.

DRUG

Thoracic Epidural (0.125% bupivicaine/hydromorphone)

Epidural catheter will be placed in the thoracic region prior to surgery.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Indiana University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Yar Yeap, MD · Indiana University Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-02-07
Primary Completion
2018-07-30
Completion
2018-07-30
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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