Analgesic Efficacy of SPSIP Block Versus Paravertebral Block Following Thoracotomy

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Conditions studied: Post-thoracotomy Pain

In brief

Thoracotomy causes severe postoperative pain that may impair respiratory function and increase complications. This study compares the postoperative analgesic effectiveness of the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block and the paravertebral block in patients undergoing thoracotomy. The aim is to determine whether the newly described serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block can serve as a safe and effective alternative to established techniques.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07275047

Run by

Bursa City Hospital

People needed

80

Starts

2025-12-15

Expected to finish

2026-12-15

Last updated by the study team

2025-12-23

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Scheduled to undergo thoracotomy
• ASA physical status I-III according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification
• Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Declines or is unable to provide informed consent
• Allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics or opioids
• Known or suspected coagulopathy
• Infection at the injection site
• History of thoracic surgery
• Severe cardiovascular disease
• Hepatic or renal failure
• Pregnant, suspected pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Significant neurological or psychiatric disorder that may interfere with study participatio

Where it is running

• Bursa City Hospital — Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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