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Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia Versus Paravertebral Block for Awake Thoracotomy

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 60 YearsAllCairo University
NCT06974643 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study aims to compare paravertebral block and thoracic epidural in awake thoracotomy.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 18 to 60 years. * Both genders. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification II or III. * Scheduled for thoracotomy. Exclusion Criteria: * Poor cardiac function (ejection fraction less than 50%). * Patients with bad pulmonary function testing (PFTs). Absolute contraindication to thoracic epidural anesthesia includes patient refusal, allergy to local anesthetics, coagulopathy, active neurologic disorders, skin infection at the insertion site, uncooperative patients, uncontrolled cough, and unfavorable anatomy for thoracic epidural. * Thoracic spine disorders require chest wall resection or emergency thoracic surgery. * Had a previous thoracotomy (scarring due to prior surgery can limit the effectiveness of paravertebral block, and these patients may have existing chronic pain).
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What it tests

  • Thoracic epidural block
  • Paravertebral block
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Where

1 site
Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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