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Stellate Ganglion Block

Description

The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of an ultrasound guided left sided stellate ganglion block with bupivacaine in patients undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy will result in lower rates of postoperative atrial fibrillation as compared to standard of care.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of an ultrasound guided left sided stellate ganglion block with bupivacaine in patients undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy will result in lower rates of postoperative atrial fibrillation as compared to standard of care.

Left Sided Stellate Ganglion Blocks Impact on the Rate of Post-operative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery: A Pilot Study

Stellate Ganglion Block

Condition
Esophagectomy
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Minneapolis

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Patients undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy aged 18-85.
  • * Patients who have an exclusion to regional anesthesia.
  • * Patients who have exclusion to stellate blockade.
  • * Patients who are pregnant assessed via self-report or pregnancy test if they have taken one

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Minnesota,

Jacob Hutchins, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Minnesota

Study Record Dates

2027-07-15