Clinical Trial

Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block in VATS

Study acronym: VATS
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Record status
This record was last updated May 30, 2025 (before its estimated July 31, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Pain control remains challenging in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). It is advised to use a regional block to lower postoperative opioid usage. This study evaluates efficacy of Erector spinae plane (ESP) block in comparison to Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) in pain management for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS).
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06996691
Lead Sponsor Ain Shams University
Conditions Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2025-05-01
Primary Completion 2025-07-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-08-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-05-30