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Study NCT ID: NCT07063602
Status: RECRUITING
Last Update Posted: 2025-09-17
First Post: 2025-06-30
Is NOT Gene Therapy: False
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: Sensory Anesthesia Achieved Through Different Paravertebral Block Approaches for Post-Op Pain Management After VATS Lung Resection
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
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Study Overview

Official Title: Sensory Anesthesia Achieved Through Different Paravertebral Block Approaches for Post-Operative Pain Management After Videothoracoscopic Lung Resection
Status: RECRUITING
Status Verified Date: 2025-09
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: Video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resection (VATS) is a minimally invasive surgical approach frequently used in the treatment of lung cancers. The most commonly used analgesic technique for this surgery is the paravertebral block with a single peroperative injection of local anesthetic. However, a recent study conducted at our institution revealed that this approach provided less relief than expected in some patients. In light of these results, it becomes crucial to distinguish between technical failures (absence of sensitive anesthesia) and the intrinsic limits of the chosen regional analgesia technique (pain originating from an unanesthetized area or pain despite the presence of sensitive anesthesia) in order to better relieve patients.

This study aims to objectively assess the areas of anesthesia obtained through two methods of paravertebral block to evaluate their respective performance and optimize post-VATS analgesic management.
Detailed Description: Video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resection (VATS) is a minimally invasive surgical approach frequently used in the treatment of lung cancers. Compared to traditional thoracotomy, it is associated with reduced acute postoperative pain and a faster recovery. However, this pain often remains moderate to severe and can, if poorly controlled, promote the development of chronic pain. A multimodal analgesic strategy is essential to limit the use of opioids and their side effects. The most commonly used analgesic technique is the paravertebral block. As part of the optimized recovery protocols at our institution, a single peroperative injection of local anesthetic, guided by thoracoscopy, is currently favored. This technique, which is simple and safe, promotes rapid mobilization of the patient. However, a recent study conducted at our institution revealed that this approach provided less relief than expected in some patients. In light of these results, it becomes crucial to distinguish between technical failures (absence of sensitive anesthesia) and the intrinsic limits of the chosen regional analgesia technique (pain originating from an unanesthetized area or pain despite the presence of sensitive anesthesia) in order to better relieve patients.

This study aims to objectively assess the areas of anesthesia obtained through two methods of paravertebral block to evaluate their respective performance and optimize post-VATS analgesic management.

The primary objective of the study is to compare the success rate of creating sensitive anesthesia of the thoracic wall in the acute postoperative phase of video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resection according to various administration methods (transpleural vs percutaneous approach).

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: