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Comparing Suprascapular Nerve Block and Interscalene Block for Post-thoracotomy Pain in Pediatric Patients.
Sponsor: Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine which regional block provides superior analgesia in pediatric patients undergoing thoracic surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does one block technique provide better pain relief? * Does the choice of block reduce opioid requirements and complication rates? Researchers will compare two block techniques to see if one offers an effective opioid-sparing strategy that improves patient comfort and reduces side effects. Participants will: * Receive one of the studied block interventions during thoracic surgery. * Be monitored for postoperative pain scores, opioid consumption, and any complications.
Official title: Targeted Regional Analgesia for Post-Thoracotomy Ipsilateral Shoulder Pain in Pediatrics: Evaluating the Role of Suprascapular Nerve Block Versus Interscalene Block" A Randomized Controlled Study.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
126
Start Date
2026-07-09
Completion Date
2028-04-09
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Interscalene brachial plexus block
regional anesthesia technique performed at the level of the upper trunks of the brachial plexus to provide pain relief and anesthesia for surgeries involving the shoulder, clavicle, and upper arm. It is commonly used in orthopedic and thoracic procedures where shoulder pain is significant.
anterior Supraclavicular nerve block
is a regional anesthesia technique targeting the trunks of the brachial plexus just above the clavicle, providing rapid and dense anesthesia for surgeries of the upper limb below the shoulder. It is often referred to as the "spinal of the arm" because of its effectiveness in numbing the arm quickly.
Thoracic Epidural Analgesia (TEA) only
Control- standard treatment. A regional anesthesia technique in which a local anesthetic (sometimes combined with opioids) is injected into the epidural space of the thoracic spine to block nerve transmission and provide pain relief.
Locations (1)
Children's Cancer Hospital 57357
Cairo, Egypt, Egypt