NCT06271707PHASE4Recruiting
Stellate Ganglion Block
University of Minnesota
Start Date
5/19/2025
Completion Date
7/15/2027
Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 85 years
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy aged 18-85.
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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
Interventions
DRUG
0.5% bupivacaine
OTHER
Saline
Conditions
EsophagectomyPneumonectomyLobectomy
Locations
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
United States