Clinical Trial

Analgesic Effectiveness of SPSIPB Versus Thoracic Epidural and Systemic Opioid Analgesia After VATS (SPSIPB-VATS)

Study acronym: SPSIPB-VATS
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Record status
This record was last updated November 20, 2025 (before its estimated May 15, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This prospective observational study aims to compare the postoperative analgesic effectiveness of three commonly used pain management strategies in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS): Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block (SPSIPB), Thoracic Epidural Analgesia (TEA), and systemic opioid analgesia. The study evaluates postoperative pain scores, opioid consumption, and the need for rescue analgesics within the first 24 hours after surgery. By analyzing analgesic performance and safety profiles of these techniques, the study seeks to provide evidence to guide optimal postoperative pain management for patients undergoing minimally invasive thoracic procedures.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07238348
Lead Sponsor Karadeniz Technical University
Conditions Postoperative Pain Management, Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), Thoracic Epidural Analgesia, Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2025-12-15
Primary Completion 2026-05-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-08-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-11-20