RecruitingNot Applicable

SPS Block vs. Surgical Intercostal Block for Chronic Pain After Thoracoscopic Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2026-03-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided Serratus Posterior Superior (SPS) block compared to surgeon-administered intercostal blockade in preventing chronic pain at 3, 6, and 12 months following Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status I-III. * Scheduled for elective unilateral Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). Exclusion Criteria: * History of allergy to local anesthetics. * Pre-existing chronic pain syndrome or neuropathic pain. * Psychiatric disorders affecting pain assessment. * Coagulation disorders. * Previous thoracic surgery on the same side.

What they're measuring

Incidence and severity of Chronic Post-Thoracotomy Pain (CPTP)

Timeframe: Incidence and severity of Chronic Post-Thoracotomy Pain (CPTP) at 3, 6, and 12 months post-surgery.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07436806

SponsorMedipol University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-11-20

Contact for this trial

Bahadir Ciftci, Assoc Prof, MD

+905343736865 bciftci@medipol.edu.tr

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