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The Effect of Single-Point versus Two-Point Intercostal Pleural Surface Block on Analgesia in Thoracoscopic Lung Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Trial

The Effect of Single-Point versus Two-Point Intercostal Pleural Surface Block on Analgesia in Thoracoscopic Lung Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600122423
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-14
Start date
2026-04-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-20

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Postoperative pain after thoracoscopic surgery

Interventions

Single-point blockade group:Position the high-frequency linear array probe at the level of the T4–T5 intercostal spaces along the anterolateral line
using an in-plane puncture technique, inject 30 mL of 0.25% ropivacaine into the space between the internal intercostal muscles and the pleura.
The two-point block group:Using a high-frequency linear array transducer, locate the T4–T5 and T5–T6 intercostal spaces at the level of the anterior axillary line. Employing an in-plane puncture techn

Sponsors

The Affiated Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age range: 45 - 65 years old; 2. ASA classification: I - III; 3. BMI: 18.5 - 27.9 kg/m^2; 4. Planned for unilateral thoracoscopic lobectomy; 5. Able to cooperate with follow-up and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Infection at the puncture site; 2. Allergy to local anesthetic; 3. Recent use of opioid drugs; 4. Severe cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases (such as NYHA classification = III or LVEF 2 times upper limit, eGFR 7.5%); 8. Abnormal coagulation function (INR > 1.5 or PLT < 80×10^9/L).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Resting pain NRS score;Motion (coughing) NRS score;The dosage of sufentanil used during the operation;The dosage of remifentanil used during the operation;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Intraoperative vital signs;Incidence of adverse reactions;Management of postoperative pain;The time of the first attempt to get out of bed for activities;Postoperative hospital stay;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChen Long

The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University

2312805271@qq.com+86 151 0858 7962

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 23, 2026