Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Block or Thoracic Epidural Analgesia Following Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Launched by MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY · May 21, 2019
Trial Information
Current as of May 14, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has recently been evaluated as the standard surgical procedure for lung surgery. The advantages of VATS procedures compared with open thoracotomy are rapid recovery, short hospital stay and low complication risk. Although VATS is less painful than thoracotomy, patients may feel severe pain during the first hours at postoperative period. Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) which is the gold standard analgesic technique after thoracotomy, is generally used for analgesia management after VATS. However, since the surgical technique and trauma between open su...
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Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification I-II
- • Scheduled for lVATS under general anesthesia
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Bleeding diathesis
- • Receiving anticoagulant treatment
- • Known local anesthetics and opioid allergy
- • Infection of the skin at the site of the needle puncture
- • Pregnancy or lactation
- • Patients who do not accept the procedure
About Medipol University
Medipol University is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical innovation. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university conducts rigorous clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing healthcare practices. Leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced researchers and healthcare professionals, Medipol University is committed to contributing to the global medical community through ethical research and the development of novel therapeutic strategies. The institution fosters an environment of academic excellence and integrity, ensuring that all trials adhere to the highest standards of safety and efficacy.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Istanbul, Bagcilar, Turkey
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Bahadir Ciftci, Asist.Prof
Principal Investigator
Medipol University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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