Is Thoracic Paravertebral Block a Better Option Than Conscious Sedation for PRFA of Liver Tumors

Liver Tumor Clinical Trial

Official title: Is Thoracic Paravertebral Block a Better Option Than Conscious Sedation for Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of Liver Tumors

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Percutaneus radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of liver tumors causes acute pain during the periooperative setting. In order to facilitate tumor access, patient should collaborate with a surgeon during the procedurę, therefore should be conscious.

This study aims to assess the impact of a single shot thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) on a patient's haemodynamic stability, patient's and operator's comfort and satisfaction during the operation and analgesia in the post-operative period.

Clinical Trial Description

High temperatures used during the percutaneus radiofrequency ablation (PRFA) of liver tumors can cause acute pain in the perioperative setting. In order to facilitate tumor exposure and access, patient should collaborate with a surgeon during the procedurę, therefore should be conscious. It is mandatory to provide an adequate acute postoperative pain control for our patients.

This prospective randomized, single center study was approved by the Bioethics Committee at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, (Poland) under the resolution No. 46/2017. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Liver Neoplasms
• Liver Tumor

• NCT number: NCT04241887
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Warmia and Mazury
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 9, 2017
• Completion date: August 31, 2019