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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT05521789

NCT05521789 Erector Spinae Block for Thoracic Surgery

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NCT ID NCT05521789
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor George Washington University
Condition Pulmonary Neoplasm
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2022-07-22
Primary Completion 2026-12-21

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 90 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
ESB Thoracic

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 70 participants in total. It began in 2022-07-22 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-21.

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Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to determine if erector spinae injections with bolus infusions with local anesthetic decrease postsurgical pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing pulmonary resection surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * pulmonary resection * 18\<age\<90 Exclusion Criteria: * pleurodesis * decortication * emergent surgery * local anesthetic allergy * intraoperative complication (inadvertent hemorrhage or conversion to open surgery) * bilateral pulmonary resection

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Eduard Shaykhinurov

✉ eshaykhinurov@mfa.gwu.edu

📞 2028234259

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05521789 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 90 Years, studying Pulmonary Neoplasm. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05521789 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT05521789 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05521789 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at eshaykhinurov@mfa.gwu.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05521789 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Washington D.C., United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05521789 clinical trial?

NCT05521789 is sponsored by George Washington University. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.

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