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Thoracic surgery is widely recognized as one of the most painful surgical procedures. Compared to open thoracotomy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) offers similar therapeutic outcomes with less invasiveness, significantly reducing postoperative pain and promoting recovery. Despite the use of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), a significant proportion of patients still experience considerable discomfort. Specifically, 78% of patients report moderate to severe pain, with 27% experiencing moderate pain, 34% severe pain, and 17% very severe pain.
Multiple studies have shown that the use of regional anesthesia, such as thoracic paravertebral nerve block (TPVB), in these surgeries can block the transmission of nociceptive signals via the intercostal nerves, producing good analgesic effects. This can reduce the consumption of postoperative opioids, decrease inflammatory responses, and improve patient survival rates after surgery.
By comparing the differences in hemodynamic parameters, inflammatory stress indicators, and intraoperative and postoperative analgesic effects of thoracic paravertebral nerve block in different preoperative positions for patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery, we aim to identify the optimal nerve block position, thereby promoting patient recovery.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| supine group | Experimental | This study selected patients scheduled for thoracoscopic lung resection at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University. The patients were divided into two groups using a random number table: the supine group and the lateral decubitus group. Patients who are placed in the supine position after the intervention are assigned to the supine group. |
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| lateral decubitus group | Experimental | This study selected patients scheduled for thoracoscopic lung resection at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University. The patients were divided into two groups using a random number table: the supine group and the lateral decubitus group. Patients who are placed in the lateral decubitus position on the affected side after the intervention are assigned to the lateral decubitus group. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Supine position | Behavioral | For patients scheduled for thoracoscopic surgery, thoracic paravertebral nerve block was performed under ultrasound guidance. After the injection of the drug, patients were positioned in either the supine position. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) scores to assess the postoperative analgesic effect in patients | The primary outcome is to assess the patients' pain levels at 1h, 2h, 8h, 12h, 24h, and 48h postoperatively, as well as the analgesic efficacy of the nerve block, using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) scores for static (lying or sitting) and dynamic (coughing) conditions. The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) is a simple and effective tool for assessing the intensity of pain, widely used in clinical settings and research. The NRS score is determined by asking patients to select a number between 0 and 10 to represent their level of pain, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the most severe pain. Specifically, 0 represents no pain, 1-3 represents mild pain, 4-6 represents moderate pain, and 7-10 represents severe pain. | For each patient enrolled in the study, data collection will commence at the time of enrollment and continue through to 48 hours postoperatively. The timeframe for conducting data analysis and reporting will be capped at one year. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Using the postoperative opioid consumption to assess the postoperative analgesic effect in patients. | The secondary outcome is to assess the total amount of opioids (such as sufentanil) used by patients within 24 hours postoperatively. By comparing the opioid consumption between two groups of patients, it is possible to determine which treatment plan is more effective in controlling postoperative pain. The amount of opioid consumption can indirectly reflect the postoperative recovery status of patients. Lower consumption generally indicates better pain control and better recovery. Reducing the use of opioids can decrease the incidence of adverse reactions such as postoperative nausea, vomiting, and respiratory depression, thereby improving the postoperative quality of life of patients. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Age ≥ 18 and ≤ 70 years old
BMI ≥ 18 and ≤ 28
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients who refuse to undergo nerve block
Patients with severe cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, or renal insufficiency requiring postoperative admission to the ICU for continued treatment (EF < 40%, FEV1/FVC < 40%)
Abnormal coagulation function â‘· History of allergy to anesthetic drugs
Termination criteria:
Failure to comply with the predetermined study protocol ⑵ Occurrence of local anesthetic adverse reactions, puncture needle entering the pleural cavity, or other complications during puncture
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Xuejiao Zhu | Contact | 0086+18206136339 | xuejiaozhu_sz@163.com |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University | Suzhou | Jiangsu | 215004 | China |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 41634718 | Derived | Zhu X, Peng P, Guo J, Zhang L, Zhong H, Zhu J, Xie H. The impact of thoracic paravertebral nerve block at different positions on pain relief in patients undergoing single-port thoracoscopic partial lung resection: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2026 Feb 3;27(1):99. doi: 10.1186/s13063-025-09198-7. |
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| lateral decubitus position | Behavioral | For patients scheduled for thoracoscopic surgery, thoracic paravertebral nerve block was performed under ultrasound guidance. After the injection of the drug, patients were positioned in the lateral decubitus position with the puncture side up. |
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| For each enrolled patient,data collection will commence at the time of enrollment and continue through to 24 hours postoperatively. The period for data analysis and reporting will not exceed one year. |
| ID | Term |
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| D008175 | Lung Neoplasms |
| ID | Term |
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| D012142 | Respiratory Tract Neoplasms |
| D013899 | Thoracic Neoplasms |
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D016683 | Supine Position |
| ID | Term |
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| D011187 | Posture |
| D009142 | Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena |
| D055687 | Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena |
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