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Randomized prospective study comparing Exparel Erector Spinae Plane Block vs Simple Bupivacaine Erector Spinae Plane Block vs Exparel Surgeon Infiltration for postoperative analgesia following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

Investigating Pain Control Methods After Chest Surgery

Not Recruiting
18 years - 100 years
All
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to compare the difference between three different pain control methods by achieving improved pain scores, decreased narcotic needs, improved patient satisfaction scores and decreased narcotic side effects for subjects who are scheduled to undergo a VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery).

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: postoperative analgesia
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria

Pt undergoing VATS including but not limited to wedge or lobectomy at Indiana University Hospital 
Desires regional anesthesia for postoperative pain control

Exclusion Criteria

Any contraindication for Erector Spinae Plane block
Patient staying intubated after surgery
Patient (home dose) taking more than 30mg PO morphine equivalent per day
Known allergy or other contraindications to the study medications, which include dilaudid and bupivacaine.
Pts. scheduled for a pleurodesis, decortication or esophagectomy at Indiana University Hospital

This study investigates different methods to control pain in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). VATS is a type of surgery on the chest that uses a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny cuts. The goal is to find which pain control method leads to better pain scores, less need for narcotics, higher patient satisfaction, and fewer side effects from narcotics.

Participants will be divided into study arms to receive one of three pain control methods. The procedures will be monitored to assess pain levels, narcotic use, patient satisfaction, and any side effects. The study aims to improve pain management for patients after their surgery.

  • Who can participate: Adults scheduled for VATS, such as wedge or lobectomy, at Indiana University Hospital can participate if they choose regional anesthesia for pain control. Patients must not have contraindications for certain pain blocks or be on high doses of narcotics.
  • Study details: Participants will receive one of three pain control methods after surgery. They will be monitored for pain levels and side effects. A placebo may be used, which is an inactive substance that looks like the investigational medication but contains no medicine.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1809656804

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