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Assessment of thoracic intertransverse process block using perfusion index

Assessment of thoracic intertransverse process block using perfusion index: a pilot study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0008508
Enrollment
14
Registered
2023-06-09
Start date
2023-06-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-09-18

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Chungnam National University Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 20 - 80 years 2. Elective unilateral lung resection under general anesthesia. 3. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Class: Class 1 to 3. 4. BMI: Body Mass Index between 18.5 kg/m2 and 35 kg/m2. 5. Planed for lateral position 6. Planed for unilateral thoracic wall nerve blockade for postoperative pain control

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of hypersensitivity reactions (allergies, etc.) to local anesthetics. 2. Infection or severe inflammation in the surgical site of the operated chest. 3. Anticipated significant pleural adhesions based on imaging and clinical findings. 4. Pregnancy. 5. History of previous intrathoracic surgery. 6. Limited peripheral oxygen saturation monitoring on both 2nd or 3rd fingers. 7. Pathophysiological conditions, such as arteriovenous fistula in the upper extremities, that may affect perfusion index on both sides.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
perfusion index

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
postoperative pain;blocked dermatome

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactChahyun Oh

Chungnam National University Hospital

5chahyun@naver.com+82-42-280-7840

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CRIS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026