RecruitingPhase 3NCT06810375

Erector Spinae Versus Intercostal Nerve Blocks With Liposomal Bupivacaine for Analgesia in Thoracic Surgery


Sponsor

George Washington University

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This clinical trial compares efficacy in postoperative pain management in thoracic surgery between erector spinae block versus liposomal bupivacaine injections.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 90 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • Video assisted pulmonary resection, pleurodesis or decortication

Exclusion Criteria3

  • Allergy to local anesthetics
  • Patient undergoing bilateral surgery
  • Surgery is emergent as deemed by the principal investigator

Interventions

DRUGErector Spinae (ESP) Block with Bupivacaine (Marcaine®)

preoperative erector spinae block with bupivacaine (Marcaine®)

DRUGIntercostal nerve block

intraoperative intercostal nerve block with liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel®)


Locations(1)

The George Washington University Hospital

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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