CompletedNot Applicable

External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block Versus Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Post Thoracotomy Pain

Egypt90 participantsStarted 2024-05-30

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of analgesia achieved by external oblique intercostal plane block (EOIPB)and thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing open thoracotomy.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Both sexes. * American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I-III. * Scheduled for open thoracotomy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with neurological or intellectual disability. * Infection at the injection site. * Opioid addiction. * Allergic reaction to local anesthetics. * Coagulation abnormalities. * Drug abuse. * Pregnancy. * Severe liver and/or renal failure. * Uncontrolled hypertension. * Severe cardiovascular problems. * Diabetes mellitus.

What they're measuring

Total morphine consumption

Timeframe: 24 hours postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06431880

SponsorTanta University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-01

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