CompletedNot Applicable

Pain Control After Open Radical Nephrectomy: Thoracic Paravertebral Block Versus External Oblique Intercostal Block

Turkey (Türkiye)98 participantsStarted 2025-08-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the effects of external oblique intercostal block versus paravertebral block on postoperative pain and complications in patients undergoing open nephrectomy.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 to 90 years * Scheduled for elective open radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma * ASA classification I-III * Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥24 * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Neuropathy * Hepatic failure * Coagulopathy * Local anesthetic allergy * Mini-Mental State Examination score \<24 * Refusal to participate

What they're measuring

Postoperative Pain Score

Timeframe: Up to 24 hours after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07071012

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-01

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