Efficacy of Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Block to Reduce Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Unilateral Thoracotomy

Launched by UDAYANA UNIVERSITY · Dec 19, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is designed to investigate whether a method called continuous Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) can help reduce pain after surgery for patients undergoing unilateral thoracotomy, which is a procedure to access the chest. The study aims to find out if this technique can lower pain levels, delay the need for pain medication, decrease the amount of opioids needed in the first two days after surgery, and improve the quality of recovery within 48 hours.

To participate in this trial, individuals must be between 21 and 65 years old and scheduled for a unilateral thoracotomy. Those who have certain health conditions or who are not suitable for local anesthesia or opioids may not qualify. Participants will either receive the ESPB or a different pain management method after their surgery and will be asked about their pain and recovery during follow-up visits. This trial hopes to gather important information that could help improve pain management for future patients.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients of 21-65 years of age
• • Undergoing Unilateral Thoracotomy Operation
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with ASA Physical Status \> III
• • Obese or Underweight Patients with BMI of less than 18.5 or more than 29.99
• • Patients with contraindications to be given local anesthesia drugs
• • Patients with contraindications to be given opioid drugs
• • Patients refused to participate