External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block Versus Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Post Thoracotomy Pain

Last updated: July 22, 2024
Sponsor: Tanta University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Cardiovascular Disease

Chest Pain

Occlusions

Treatment

External oblique intercostal plane block

Thoracic paravertebral block

Clinical Study ID

NCT06431880
36246PR638/4/24
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of analgesia achieved by external oblique intercostal plane block (EOIPB)and thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing open thoracotomy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 18 years.

  • Both sexes.

  • American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I-III.

  • Scheduled for open thoracotomy

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with neurological or intellectual disability.

  • Infection at the injection site.

  • Opioid addiction.

  • Allergic reaction to local anesthetics.

  • Coagulation abnormalities.

  • Drug abuse.

  • Pregnancy.

  • Severe liver and/or renal failure.

  • Uncontrolled hypertension.

  • Severe cardiovascular problems.

  • Diabetes mellitus.

Study Design

Total Participants: 90
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: External oblique intercostal plane block
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 30, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 01, 2024

Study Description

Acute thoracotomy pain is multifactorial in nature. It involves nociceptive and neuropathic mechanisms originating from somatic and visceral afferents. The main sources of pain are intercostal nerves, the vagus nerve and phrenic nerve in the pleura, the superficial cervical plexus, and the brachial plexus in the ipsilateral shoulder.

Connect with a study center

  • Tanta University Hospitals

    Tanta, El-Gharbia Governorate, Egypt 31527
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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