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Stellate Ganglion Block
Sponsor: University of Minnesota
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of an ultrasound guided left sided stellate ganglion block with bupivacaine in patients undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy will result in lower rates of postoperative atrial fibrillation as compared to standard of care.
Official title: Left Sided Stellate Ganglion Blocks Impact on the Rate of Post-operative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery: A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2025-05-19
Completion Date
2027-07-15
Last Updated
2025-09-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
0.5% bupivacaine
an ultrasound guided left stellate ganglion block with 5 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine
Saline
an ultrasound guided left stellate ganglion block with 5 mL of saline
Locations (1)
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States