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 range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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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.

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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