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Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block in VATS

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 70 YearsAllAin Shams University
NCT06996691 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Pain control remains challenging in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). It is advised to use a regional block to lower postoperative opioid usage. This study evaluates efficacy of Erector spinae plane (ESP) block in comparison to Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) in pain management for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS).

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * body mass index (BMI)=18 to 40 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to regional anesthesia as bleeding disorders , allergy to local anesthetic or infection at block site * pre-existing chronic pain * history of opiate abuse * sepsis
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What it tests

  • Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) group
  • Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) group
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Where

1 site
faculty of medicine Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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