Analgesia With Transdermal Buprenorphine Patch in Adults Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic … (NCT07733128) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Analgesia With Transdermal Buprenorphine Patch in Adults Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Chile90 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
Postoperative pain remains a major challenge after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), despite the use of multimodal analgesia. This randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial will evaluate whether adding a 5 mcg/hour transdermal buprenorphine patch to the standard multimodal analgesic regimen reduces postoperative pain in adults undergoing unilateral VATS. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either transdermal buprenorphine or placebo in addition to standard analgesia. Postoperative pain will be assessed at 24, 48, and 72 hours and 7 days after surgery. Secondary outcomes include opioid rescue requirements, length of hospital stay, postoperative nausea and vomiting, pruritus, and urinary retention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years or older.
* Scheduled for elective unilateral video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III.
* Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to buprenorphine or any component of the transdermal patch.
* Chronic opioid use before surgery.
* Severe hepatic impairment.
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Inability to complete postoperative pain assessments.
* Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion, could interfere with study participation or outcome assessment.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Postoperative Pain Intensity Measured Using the Numeric Rating Scale
Timeframe: 24, 48, and 72 hours and 7 days after surgery