RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07729488

ESPB Versus SPSIPB for Quality of Recovery After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block and Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block for Quality of Recovery After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial

Sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital

Enrollment

128 participants

Start Date

Sep 16, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Postoperative Pain

Summary

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain despite its minimally invasive nature. Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) are promising regional analgesic techniques for thoracic surgery; however, evidence directly comparing their effects on postoperative quality of recovery remains limited. This prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled trial aims to compare the effects of ESPB and SPSIPB on postoperative quality of recovery, measured by the Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) questionnaire at 24 hours after surgery. Secondary outcomes include postoperative pain scores, tramadol consumption, time to first rescue analgesia, rescue analgesic requirement, postoperative nausea and vomiting, patient satisfaction, length of hospital stay, block-related complications, and perioperative hemodynamic parameters.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a procedure called ESPB and a procedure called SPSIPB for people with postoperative pain. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 85 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREESPB

An ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block will be performed preoperatively for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing elective video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. The block will be performed using the standardized study protocol.

PROCEDURESPSIPB

An ultrasound-guided serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block will be performed preoperatively for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing elective video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. The block will be performed using the standardized study protocol.