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N/ACompleted· 45 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Thoracotomy +1 moreprocedure
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Comparison Of Ultrasound-Assisted Paravertebral Block And Traditional Paravertebral Block For Pain Control After Thoracic Surgery, A Prospective Randomized Trial

University of Pittsburgh·interventional·Posted Sep 24, 2013·Updated Jan 22, 2019

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Thoracotomy and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) for Paravertebral Peripheral Nerve Block and Acute Pain Management. Completed, enrolled 45 participants across 2 sites.

Detailed Summary

The overall purpose of this research study is to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound assisted paravertebral block placement versus traditional "blind" technique for postoperative analgesia following thoracotomy or visually assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsParavertebral Peripheral Nerve Block, Acute Pain Management
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedSep 24, 2013
Enrollment StartJul 1, 2013
Primary CompletionJun 5, 2014
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 11 monthsPosted 12.8 years ago

Interventions

Thoracotomyprocedure

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)procedure