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NCT06838793 ITPB 1 vs 3 in VATS

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NCT ID NCT06838793
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Chinese University of Hong Kong
Condition Musculoskeletal Diseases or Conditions
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2025-03-04
Primary Completion 2026-03-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Single Level Intertransverse Process BlockThree Level Intertransverse Process Block

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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.

This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-04 with a primary completion date of 2026-03-01.

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Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the quality of recovery after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) by comparing the efficacy of a single-level intertransverse process block (ITPB) against a three-level ITPB, with particular attention to the quality of recovery measured by the QoR15 score at 24 hours post-surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * ASA I-III patients * 18 to 80 years of age * Patients with primary carcinoma lung scheduled for resection under VATS procedure Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal * Local skin infection at the area of injection * Coagulopathy * History of allergy to local anaesthetics

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ayla Wong, RN, BN

✉ aylawong@cuhk.edu.hk

📞 +852 55696157

Principal Investigator

Manoj K Karmakar, MD, FRCA

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06838793 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Musculoskeletal Diseases or Conditions. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06838793 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06838793 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at aylawong@cuhk.edu.hk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06838793 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New Territories, Hong Kong.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06838793 clinical trial?

NCT06838793 is sponsored by Chinese University of Hong Kong. The principal investigator is Manoj K Karmakar, MD, FRCA at Chinese University of Hong Kong. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.

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