The Effect of Paravertebral Block Using a Multi-orifice Catheter on Preventing Acute and Chronic Post-thoracotomy Pain

Acute Postthoracotomy Pain Clinical Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of the paravertebral block using a multi-lumen catheter on the incidence and severity of acute and chronic postthoracotomy pain compared to the thoracic epidural block.

Clinical Trial Description

n/a

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Acute Postthoracotomy Pain
• Chronic Postthoracotomy Pain
• Hypotension
• Hypotension After Bolus Dose

• NCT number: NCT01039870
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Seoul National University Hospital
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 2010
• Completion date: February 2012