Erector Spinae Versus Intercostal Nerve Blocks With Liposomal Bupivacaine for Analgesia in Thoracic Surgery

NCT06810375 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2026-04-09

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Summary

This clinical trial compares efficacy in postoperative pain management in thoracic surgery between erector spinae block versus liposomal bupivacaine injections.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Erector Spinae (ESP) Block with Bupivacaine (Marcaine®)

preoperative erector spinae block with bupivacaine (Marcaine®)

DRUG

Intercostal nerve block

intraoperative intercostal nerve block with liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel®)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • George Washington University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-01
Primary Completion
2028-02-28
Completion
2029-02-28
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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