CompletedNot Applicable

Erector Spinae Plane Block for Post-thoracotomy Pain Control

Egypt90 participantsStarted 2021-03-03

Plain-language summary

The thoracic epidural block (TEB) and thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) are the most commonly used techniques for analgesia after thoracic surgery.Recently, erector spinae plane block (ESPB) was reported as a treatment for thoracic neuropathic pain.Dexmedetomidine has been primarily used for intra- venous sedation in intensive care settings. The unique analgesic properties of dexmedetomidine have encouraged the anesthesiologists to use it perineurally. This study aims to evaluate the effect ultrasound erector spinae plane block with dexmedetomidine infusion in management of acute and chronic post thoracotomy pain.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Physical status ASA I and II. * Age ≥ 18 and ≤ 65 Years. * Body mass index (BMI): \> 20 kg/m2 and \< 40 kg/m2. * Patient undergoing thoracotomy for cancer surgery (Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, and Decortication). Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal * Known sensitivity or contraindication to local anesthetics or dexmedetomidine. * History of psychological disorders. * Localized infection at the site of block. * Coagulopathies with platelet count below 50,000 or an INR\>1.5.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Pain intensity score

Timeframe: 1 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04531553

SponsorNational Cancer Institute, Egypt

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-05-28

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