CompletedNot Applicable

Pecto-Intercostal Fascial Block vs. Transversus Thoracic Muscle Plane Block in Cardiac Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)42 participantsStarted 2021-03-12

Plain-language summary

In patients undergoing open cardiac surgery, pain control is an essential part of the enhanced recovery process. The current study aimed to evaluate the analgesic efficacies of ultrasound-guided pecto-intercostal fascial block and ultrasound-guided transversus thoracic muscle plane block for open cardiac surgeries. Analgesic efficacy will be assessed on the numeric rating scale (NRS) along with intraoperative and 24 h postoperative opioid consumption.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA 1-3 patients between the ages of 18-80 who are scheduled for elective cardiac surgery (coronary artery bypass graft surgery with median sternotomy +/- valve replacement or isolated valve surgery) * BMI \<35 kg / m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Emergent surgeries, redo cases, minimally invasive procedures * Patients who do not want to participate * Patients with cognitive dysfunction (patients who are not able to evaluate the verbal numerical pain scale) * Hypersensitivity or history of allergies to local anesthetics * Patients with severe major organ dysfunction (such as renal or hepatic insufficiency) * LVEF \<30 * Patients with psychiatric disorders * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Presence of hematological disease * Patients with alcohol-drug addiction * Patients who use daily opioids for any reason

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

Morphine consumption in the first 24 hours after surgery

Timeframe: Postoperative day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04791592

SponsorOndokuz Mayıs University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-04-14

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