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Phrenic Nerve Block Combined with Intercostal Nerve Block for Postoperative Pain and Early Recovery Quality in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: A Clinical Study

Phrenic Nerve Block Combined with Intercostal Nerve Block for Postoperative Pain and Early Recovery Quality in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: A Clinical Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600126169
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-06-04
Start date
2026-06-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-08

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

Conditions

Pulmonary nodules/lung cancer requiring thoracoscopic lobectomy.

Interventions

INB group: Intercostal nerve block (with 10ml of 0.25% ropivacaine):Intercostal nerve block (with 10ml of 0.25% ropivacaine)
INB+PNB group: INB (as above) + phrenic nerve block (10 mL of 0.25% ropivacaine,):INB (as above) + phrenic nerve block (10 mL of 0.25% ropivacaine,)

Sponsors

The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients aged >18 years, regardless of gender; Diagnosed with lung cancer confirmed by pathological examination and scheduled to undergo thoracoscopic lobectomy; ASA I-III; Patients and their families have been informed and provided written informed consent. 2.Diagnosed with lung cancer confirmed by pathological examination and scheduled to undergo thoracoscopic lobectomy; 3.ASA I-III; 4.Patients and their families have been informed and provided written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Pre-existing chronic pain syndromes, cough variant asthma, acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other conditions that may affect the outcomes of this study. Presence of coagulation disorders, skin infections at the puncture site, or other related diseases. Allergy to the medications used in the study. Presence of mental illness or cognitive impairment that may hinder cooperation with the study. History of major thoracic surgery on the same side leading to altered anatomical structures.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative 12h VAS Pain Score (0-10) at Rest and during Cough;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
QoR-15 Score (48 hours postoperatively);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactDunyi Qi

The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University

Qdy6808@sina.com+86 18052268338

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026