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SPS Block vs. Surgical Intercostal Block for Chronic Pain After Thoracoscopic Surgery
Sponsor: Medipol University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided Serratus Posterior Superior (SPS) block compared to surgeon-administered intercostal blockade in preventing chronic pain at 3, 6, and 12 months following Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS).
Official title: Evaluation of Serratus Posterior Superior (SPS) Block Versus Surgical Intercostal Blockade in Preventing Chronic Post-Thoracotomy Pain After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS): A Randomized, Prospective, Comparative Study.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2026-12-10
Last Updated
2026-03-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
SPS block
30 mL of 0.25% Bupivacaine will be injected into the plane between the Serratus Posterior Superior muscle and the intercostal muscles at the scapular level.
Surgical Intercostal Blockade.
At the end of the operation, the surgeon will perform an injection of a total of 30 mL of 0.25% Bupivacaine into three intercostal nerves above and below the incision site under direct thoracoscopic visualization.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Istanbul, Bagcilar, Turkey (Türkiye)