CompletedNot Applicable

Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block vs Intravenous Lignocaine Infusion in (VATS)

Poland61 participantsStarted 2024-04-11

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane (ESP) block vs intravenous lignocaine infusion in video- assisted thoracoscopy (VATS. The main goals are to compare post- operative pain scores and cumulative post- operative opioid doses in both groups

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion criteria: * Age \>18 * VATS for tumor resection or partial lung resection in emphysema * Written, informed consent obtained 1 day prior to surgery Exclusion criteria: * Lack of consent for ESP blockade * History of allergy to local anaesthetics * Other contraindications to ESP blockade * American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA) Physical Status Classification value 4 or higher * VATS for indications other than tumor resection or partial lung resection in emphysema * Insulin- dependent diabetes mellitus * More than 1 chest drain post-operatively * Conversion to thoracotomy * Chronic opioid use prior to surgery defined as opioid administration for at least 3 months during the last 12 months * History of alcohol abuse * Suspected technical difficulties with performing the ESP block (e.g. obesity) * Inadequate spread of the local anaesthetic during the ESP block * Cognitive impairment that might cause an inaccurate assessment of pain levels

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?

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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

pain score on numerical rating score

Timeframe: 1,3,6,12 hours after surgery (and on discharge from post- anaesthesia care unit [PACU]/after 24 hours- whichever comes sooner)

cumulative opioid dose

Timeframe: 12 hours after the end of the surgery (and on discharge from PACU/after 24 hours- whichever comes sooner)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06289790

SponsorCentral Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration, Warsaw, Poland

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-10

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