This clinical trial compares efficacy in postoperative pain management in thoracic surgery between erector spinae block versus liposomal bupivacaine injections.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
120
preoperative erector spinae block with bupivacaine (Marcaine®)
intraoperative intercostal nerve block with liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel®)
The George Washington University Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
RECRUITINGPostoperative pain control assessment
Study team will assess postoperative pain scores at 6, 12, 24 and 48 hours (Minimum numerical pain score of 0 and a maximum of 10)
Time frame: Up to 48 hours postoperatively
Morphine equivalent assessment
Study team will collect information on all administered pain medications to calculate morphine equivalents
Time frame: Up to 72 hours postoperatively
Postoperative pain control assessment
Study team will assess postoperative pain scores at 72 hours (Minimum numerical pain score of 0 and a maximum of 10)
Time frame: Up to 72 hours postoperatively
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