CompletedPhase 4

Postoperative Pain Relief With Transversus Thoracis Muscle Plane Block After Cardiac Surgery

Finland120 participantsStarted 2021-10-15

Plain-language summary

This study aims to investigate the effect of transversus thoracis muscle plane block (TTP), using repeated boluses of ropivacaine via catheter, on postoperative pain and oxycodone consumption after elective cardiac surgery with sternotomy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. 18 - 80 years of age
. The patient is scheduled for open cardiac coronary arterial bypass graft (CABG) OR single heart valve surgery that require median sternotomy under general anesthesia
. Patients that are estimated to be weaned from mechanical ventilator not later than 8 h after surgery
. Patients that are capable of using the patient controlled analgesia device (PCA) after surgery
. Written informed consent from the patient

Exclusion criteria

. A previous history of intolerance to the study drug or related compounds and additives

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

Number of patients with satisfactory pain response measured with visual rating scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 72 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04916418

SponsorTurku University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-01

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