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Intercostal Nerve Block for Pain Management After Uniportal Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgeries
Sponsor: Al-Quds University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the safety and effectiveness of the three intercostal nerve blocks used in pain management in uniportal (one port) thoracoscopic surgeries: internal intercostal nerve blocks (ICNB), external ICNB, and Intercostal catheters. Participants will be randomly assigned to three groups: * First group will undergo internal intercostal nerve block * Second group will be given external intercostal nerve block * Third group will have an intercostal catheter Researchers will compare the three groups to see their impact on post-operative pain management in uniportal VATS.
Official title: Internal, External Intercostal Nerve Block and Intercostal Catheter for Pain Management After Uniportal VATS: A Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-05-05
Completion Date
2026-12-05
Last Updated
2025-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
External Intercostal Nerve Block
External ICNB: A mixture of analgesics will be given through a needle inserted in the intercostal space from outside the chest wall.
Internal Intercostal Nerve Block
Internal ICNB: A mixture of analgesics will be given through a needle inserted in the intercostal space inside the chest wall under direct thoracoscopic vision.
Intercostal Catheter
Intercostal Catheter: it will be put 1-2 intercostal spaces above the VATS incision, and the participant will receive the 15 cc of the previously mentioned mixture every 8 hours for two to three days.
Locations (2)
Saint Joseph Hospital
East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories
Al-Ahli Hospital
Hebron, Palestinian Territories