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Effect of Patient Position on Erector Spinae Plane Block in Thoracic Surgery
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
Summary
The erector spinae plane (ESP) block is a widely used regional anesthesia technique for postoperative analgesia in thoracic surgery. The block can be performed in different patient positions, most commonly sitting or lateral decubitus, but the effect of patient position on dermatomal sensory spread and analgesic efficacy has not been clearly established. This prospective, randomized, single-blind clinical trial aims to compare the effects of ESP block performed in sitting versus lateral decubitus position on dermatomal sensory distribution and postoperative analgesic outcomes in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery.
Official title: Effect of Patient Position on Dermatomal Spread and Analgesic Outcomes of Erector Spinae Plane Block in Thoracic Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-02
Completion Date
2026-05
Last Updated
2026-02-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Erector Spinae (ESP) Block with Bupivacaine (Marcaine®) sitting position
Erector spinae plane block-sitting position
Erector Spinae (ESP) Block with Bupivacaine (Marcaine®) lateral position
Erector Spinae Plane Block-Lateral position