Comparison of Pain Relief Efficacy of Epidural Analgesia and Erector Spinae Plane Block Before Thoracotomy Surgery

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two different methods of pain relief for patients undergoing thoracotomy surgery, which is a type of surgery that involves making an incision in the chest. Researchers want to compare the effectiveness of epidural analgesia and a technique called the erector spinae plane block. Both methods aim to reduce pain after surgery, help with breathing, and potentially shorten the hospital stay. They will measure how much pain patients feel, how well they can breathe, and how much pain medication they need, as well as any side effects like nausea or low blood pressure.

To participate in this trial, patients should be between the ages of 18 to 80 years and in good physical condition (rated ASA I-III). However, individuals with certain health issues, such as infections, bleeding disorders, or those who are significantly overweight, among other exclusions, cannot join. Those who do participate can expect to receive one of the two pain relief methods before their surgery and will be closely monitored to assess their pain and recovery. This study is currently recruiting participants to help find the best way to manage pain after thoracic surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-III physical condition
• • who were to undergo thoracotomy
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • patients with acute infection,
• • coagulation disorder,
• • morbid obesity (Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 35),
• • drug allergy
• • history of chronic pain,
• • long-term opioid use,
• • history of psychiatric illness,
• • emergency surgeries