This study is comparing two different methods for pain relief after lung cancer surgery: an Erector Spinae (ESP) Block using bupivacaine (Marcaine®) given before surgery, and an Intercostal nerve block using liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel®) given during surgery. The goal is to see which method provides better pain control. You may be able to join if you are between 18 and 90 years old, are having certain lung surgeries (video assisted pulmonary resection, pleurodesis, or decortication), and do not have allergies to local anesthetics. The study will measure how well your pain is controlled for up to 48 hours after surgery and how much pain medication you need for up to 72 hours after surgery. The study plans to enroll 120 participants.

Study design

This interventional study is comparing two different pain block methods. It plans to enroll 120 participants.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your pain control will be assessed for up to 48 hours after surgery. The amount of pain medication you need will be assessed for up to 72 hours after surgery.

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