Optimal Timing of Intercostal Nerve Blocks During Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgeries
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2021-09-30
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Intercostal nerve block, performed under the guidance of videoscope, is a part of standard
anesthesia procedures for patients receiving Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgeries. In this
double-blind, prospective, multi-center, randomized, controlled clinical trial the
investigators aim to compare preemptive versus post-closure intercostal injection of
ropivacaine in controlling post-video-assisted thoracotomy pain.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University at Buffalo
Collaborators:
The VA Western New York Healthcare System Veteran Affairs Western New York Healthcare System