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Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Thoracic Epidural Analgesia for Open Liver Resection
Sponsor: Nguyen Toan Thang
Summary
Background: Open liver resection is associated with severe postoperative pain. While thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) is considered the gold standard for pain control, its clinical application is often limited by postoperative coagulation profile derangement, which increases the risk of epidural hematoma. Continuous erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has emerged as a promising, safer alternative with a lower risk of bleeding complications. Objective: This study aims to compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy, safety profiles, and impacts on respiratory function between ultrasound-guided continuous ESPB and TEA in patients undergoing elective open liver resection. Hypothesis: The investigators hypothesize that continuous ESPB using a programmed intermittent bolus (PIB) regimen is non-inferior to TEA regarding 72-hour postoperative pain scores at rest, while offering superior hemodynamic stability and fewer technique-related risks.
Official title: Comparison of Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy Between Erector Spinae Plane Block and Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in Open Hepatectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-06-15
Completion Date
2026-08-20
Last Updated
2026-06-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Continuous Erector Spinae Plane block
Patients will receive ultrasound-guided continuous bilateral erector spinae plane block at the T7 level with a programmed intermittent bolus (PIB) regimen of Ropivacaine 0.1% (18 mL/3h on the right side and 18 mL/3h on the left side) for 72 hours postoperatively, combined with systemic multimodal analgesia
Thoracic Epidural Analgesia (TEA)
Patients will receive a thoracic epidural catheter inserted at the T7-T8 interspace with a continuous basal infusion of Ropivacaine 0.1% at a rate of 5-8 mL/h for 72 hours postoperatively, combined with systemic multimodal analgesia
Locations (1)
Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, Bach Mai Hospital
Hà Nội, Kim Lien, Vietnam