CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Edge Laminar Block and Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Management After VATS

Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-07-15

Plain-language summary

This prospective observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of Edge Laminar Block (ELB) and Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block (SPSIPB) in managing postoperative pain after Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). The study will evaluate postoperative pain scores (VAS/NRS), opioid consumption, incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), additional analgesic requirements, and patient satisfaction between the two regional analgesic techniques. This research seeks to provide guidance for optimal postoperative pain management in VATS patients.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18-75 years Scheduled for elective video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III Ability to provide informed consen Exclusion Criteria: Known allergy or contraindication to local anesthetics Chronic opioid use or chronic pain conditions Coagulopathy or use of anticoagulant therapy Infection at the injection site Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction Pregnancy or breastfeeding Inability to understand or complete pain assessment scales

What they're measuring

Postoperative pain intensity measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at rest at 2, 6, 12, and 24 hours after surgery.

Timeframe: 2, 6, 12, and 24 hours postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07073495

SponsorDr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-15

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