Compairing R-ICNB and C-ICNB for Postoperative Pain Management After Minimal-invasive Anatomical … (NCT07099469) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Compairing R-ICNB and C-ICNB for Postoperative Pain Management After Minimal-invasive Anatomical Lung Resection
Belgium6 participantsStarted 2025-03-25
Plain-language summary
This is a pilot study in which a total of 6 people will participate. This study aims to optimize the postoperative pain management of an anatomically minimally invasive lung resection (RATS) by comparing 2 pain-relieving techniques. As standard, an intercostal block is placed at the end of the procedure by injecting a local anesthetic at the site where the patient will be operated on. This study compares the previous method with the use of cryotherapy as an intercostal block. This technique uses cryo probes and blocks postoperative pain for 1-3 months. By comparing both techniques, it is examined whether cryotherapy requires less pain medication and is therefore more effective.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Adult patients of 18 years or older who are able to give informed consent and fill out questionnaires in Dutch.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who need an anatomic resection of the lung that's larger than one lung lobe, who have CPAM or infections.
* Patients with chronic use (\>3 months) of strong opioids because of co-morbidities -for example, the use of tramadol is allowed.
* If there's a high risk of conversion to a thoracotomy. This will be evaluated by the lung surgeon.
* Patients who have had thoracic surgery in the past.
* Patients with chronic kidney disease stage 4 or 5 (GFR \< 30 mL/min)
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
The NRS pain score
Timeframe: Baseline, post-operative (day 0) in the recoveryward when the patient is awake and after 6 hours. Day 1-2-3 the NRS wil be measured in the morning, afternoon and evening. During the Follow-up visits: 2 weeks and 12 weeks after surgery