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Comparison of Erector Spinae Plane Block and Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT07426692 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 110

Last updated 2026-02-23

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Summary

This prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the effectiveness of two ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques, erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB), with standard patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for postoperative pain management after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

Adult patients undergoing elective VATS were randomly assigned to receive ESPB, SPSIPB, or PCA alone. The primary objective was to evaluate postoperative pain intensity during the first 48 hours after surgery. Secondary outcomes included opioid consumption, rescue analgesia requirements, patient satisfaction, and postoperative complications.

Conditions

  • Postoperative Pain
  • Thoracic Surgery, Video Assisted

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) group

Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block performed preoperatively using local anesthetic.

PROCEDURE

Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block

Ultrasound-guided serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block performed preoperatively using local anesthetic.

DRUG

Morfin

Intravenous morphine administered via patient-controlled analgesia device.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Marmara University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-02
Primary Completion
2025-07-31
Completion
2025-07-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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