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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Postoperative Analgesic Methods in Thoracotomy Cases

NCT07482449 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 72

Last updated 2026-03-23

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Summary

Effective control of severe post-thoracotomy pain is pivotal for minimizing pulmonary complications and enhancing patient comfort. This prospective, randomized, three-arm study compared the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) with conventional intravenous opioid-based care. Seventy-two ASA I-II patients aged 18-80 years undergoing elective thoracotomy were block-randomized to receive TEA, ESPB, or no regional intervention (control). All procedures were performed at the end of surgery before emergence from anesthesia. Pain intensity was assessed at 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, and 24 h postoperatively using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Additional outcomes included time to first rescue opioid, total tramadol consumption, time to modified Aldrete score (MAS) ≥ 9, patient satisfaction, and length of hospital stay.

Conditions

  • Thoracotomy Analgesia

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Denizhan Acar

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-05-08
Primary Completion
2025-05-20
Completion
2026-02-12

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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