Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Management of Post Thoracotomy Pain (NCT04258436) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Management of Post Thoracotomy Pain
Stopped: I believe 1 patient was enrolled. The original PI left the institution and the study was not continued after her departure.
United States1 participantsStarted 2019-12-09
Plain-language summary
This is a single-center, randomized, prospective study evaluating the effect of serratus anterior plane block performed after induction of anesthesia, but before the start of surgery on postoperative opioid requirements. The hypothesis of the study is that serratus anterior plane blocks are relatively simple to perform, provide good postoperative analgesia, facilitate early tracheal extubation, and reduce the length of hospital stay after pediatric cardiac surgery through a thoracotomy.
Who can participate
Age range
38 Weeks – 12 Months
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 12 months of age or less
* Infants undergoing cardiac surgery through a thoracotomy incision
* Infants having surgery performed by a Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon at Riley Hospital
Exclusion Criteria:
* Infants requiring sternotomy or emergency surgery
* Allergy to local anesthetics
* Neonates less that 37 weeks gestation
* Infants intubated prior to surgery
* Infection at the site of the Serratus Anterior Plane Block 6. Bleeding diathesis with increased risk of hematoma at the block site 7. Allergy to morphine 8. Active pulmonary infection
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Measurement of Postoperative Narcotic Exposure
Timeframe: From start of anesthesia to 24 hours postoperatively