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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
90 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-11-15
2026-05-15
Brief Summary
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According to PROSPECT guidelines, erector spinae plane block (ESPB) or paravertebral block (PVB) are recommended for VATS. The recently defined serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) provides analgesia between C3-T10 levels, but its efficacy compared with ESPB has not been studied.
This study aims to compare postoperative analgesic efficacy and patient satisfaction between ESPB and SPSIPB in VATS patients.
Detailed Description
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According to PROSPECT guidelines, erector spinae plane block (ESPB) or paravertebral block (PVB) are recommended for VATS. The recently defined serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) provides analgesia between C3-T10 levels, but its efficacy compared with ESPB has not been studied.
This study aims to compare postoperative analgesic efficacy and patient satisfaction between ESPB and SPSIPB in VATS patients.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB)
Postoperative analgesia management(SPSIPB)
A high-frequency linear ultrasound probe (GE ML6-15-D Matrix Linear) will be covered with a sterile sheath, and the T3 level will be identified just above the medial border of the scapula. After visualizing the trapezius, rhomboid major, and serratus posterior superior muscles (from superficial to deep), 30 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine (Buvicaine 0.5%®, Polifarma, Tekirdağ, Türkiye) containing 7.5 µg epinephrine (1:200,000) (Adrenalin Bas Galen®; Galen, İstanbul, Türkiye) will be administered as the local anesthetic solution.
Erector spinae plane block
Postoperative analgesia management(ESPB)
A high-frequency linear ultrasound probe (GE ML6-15-D Matrix Linear) will be covered with a sterile sheath. At the T5 vertebral level, the erector spinae muscle layers and the transverse process of the T5 vertebra, located immediately beneath them, will be identified. After confirming the transverse process, 30 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine (Buvicaine 0.5%®, Polifarma, Tekirdağ, Türkiye) containing 7.5 µg epinephrine (1:200,000) (Adrenalin Bas Galen®; Galen, İstanbul, Türkiye) will be administered as the local anesthetic solution.
Interventions
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Postoperative analgesia management(SPSIPB)
A high-frequency linear ultrasound probe (GE ML6-15-D Matrix Linear) will be covered with a sterile sheath, and the T3 level will be identified just above the medial border of the scapula. After visualizing the trapezius, rhomboid major, and serratus posterior superior muscles (from superficial to deep), 30 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine (Buvicaine 0.5%®, Polifarma, Tekirdağ, Türkiye) containing 7.5 µg epinephrine (1:200,000) (Adrenalin Bas Galen®; Galen, İstanbul, Türkiye) will be administered as the local anesthetic solution.
Postoperative analgesia management(ESPB)
A high-frequency linear ultrasound probe (GE ML6-15-D Matrix Linear) will be covered with a sterile sheath. At the T5 vertebral level, the erector spinae muscle layers and the transverse process of the T5 vertebra, located immediately beneath them, will be identified. After confirming the transverse process, 30 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine (Buvicaine 0.5%®, Polifarma, Tekirdağ, Türkiye) containing 7.5 µg epinephrine (1:200,000) (Adrenalin Bas Galen®; Galen, İstanbul, Türkiye) will be administered as the local anesthetic solution.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Patients with coagulopathy
Patients with a history of local anesthetic allergy or toxicity
Patients with hepatic or renal failure
Patients with uncontrolled diabetes
Patients with uncontrolled hypertension
Mentally disabled patients
Patients receiving chronic pain treatment (opioid users)
Patients using antidepressant medication
Patients with neuropathic pain
Mentally disabled patients
Presence of infection at the injection site
Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those with suspected pregnancy
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Emre ULUSOY
UNKNOWN
Bursa City Hospital
OTHER_GOV
Responsible Party
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eralp çevikkalp
assoc prof
Locations
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Bursa City Hospital
Bursa, Nilüfer, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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References
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Mehta S, Jen TTH, Hamilton DL. Regional analgesia for acute pain relief after open thoracotomy and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. BJA Educ. 2023 Aug;23(8):295-303. doi: 10.1016/j.bjae.2023.05.001. Epub 2023 Jun 22. No abstract available.
Wong MKH, Sit AKY, Au TWK. Minimally invasive thoracic surgery: beyond surgical access. J Thorac Dis. 2018 Jun;10(Suppl 16):S1884-S1891. doi: 10.21037/jtd.2018.05.196.
Steinthorsdottir KJ, Wildgaard L, Hansen HJ, Petersen RH, Wildgaard K. Regional analgesia for video-assisted thoracic surgery: a systematic review. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2014 Jun;45(6):959-66. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezt525. Epub 2013 Nov 27.
Other Identifiers
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Bursa City Hospital 001
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id