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Paravertebral Calcitonin in Thoracotomy
Sponsor: Tanta University
Summary
This prospective randomized double-blinded controlled study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of adding calcitonin to bupivacaine in thoracic paravertebral block for patients undergoing thoracotomy.
Official title: The Analgesic Value of Paravertebral Calcitonin in Patients Undergoing Thoracotomy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
92
Start Date
2024-03-28
Completion Date
2026-05-15
Last Updated
2026-02-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
bupivacaine-calcitonin-fentanyl
pre-induction single shot thoracic paravertebral block using 20 mL 0.25% bupivacaine, 100 micrograms of fentanyl (2ml), and 100 IU of calcitonin (1ml).
Bupivacaine-fentanyl
pre-induction single shot thoracic paravertebral block using 20 mL 0.25% bupivacaine, 100 micrograms of fentanyl (2ml), and 1 ml saline 0.9%.
Locations (1)
Tanta University Hospitals
Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt