Comparison of Three Different Pain Blocks for Subjects Undergoing VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) Procedure.

Completed · Phase 3

Conditions studied: Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Acute

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare three different pain control methods on subjects who are scheduled to undergo VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) procedures. The study will compare their pain scores, narcotic needs, patient satisfaction scores, and narcotic side effects.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03151434

Run by

Indiana University

People needed

147

Starts

2017-02-07

Expected to finish

2018-07-30

Last updated by the study team

2021-01-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Pt undergoing VATS procedure at Indiana University Hospital
• ASA 1,2,3 or 4
• Age 18 or older, male or female
• Desires Regional anesthesia for postoperative pain control

You may not qualify if…

• Any contraindication for Thoracic Epidural or Paravertebral block
• History of substance abuse in the past 6 months
• Patient staying intubated after surgery
• Known allergy or other contraindications to the study medications , which include dilaudid, bupivacaine, ropivacaine

Where it is running

• Indiana University Hospital — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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