UnknownPhase 3

Efficacy of an Erector Spinae Plane Block in VATS/RATS

120 participantsStarted 2020-07-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to study the analgesic and respiratory effects of the erector spinae plane block for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) or robotic assisted thoracic surgery (RATS).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients * age between 18 to 100 years old * ASA 1-3 * scheduled for VATS * informed consent explained and signed Exclusion Criteria: * Patients \< 18 years old, \> 100 years old * ASA physical status \> 3 * previous cardiac surgery or ipsilateral thoracic surgery * neuropsychiatric diseases * allergy to analgesics or local anesthetics or other medications used in the study * abuse of opioids or sedatives * contraindication to receive regional anesthesia (e.g. coagulation defect) * patients who could not understand the VAS pain-scoring system * patient refusal to follow participation * expected post operative mechanical ventilation * intolerance or allergy to any prescribed medication

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Efficacy of ESP block in decreasing postoperative pain intensity

Timeframe: 48 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04400721

SponsorUniversitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-28

Contact for this trial

Domien Vanhonacker, MD

+32494652763 domienvanhonacker@gmail.com

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Pain, Postoperative trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.