CompletedPhase 2

Comparison of Erector Spinae Block and Pecto-Intercostal Facial Block For Enhanced Recovery in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2022-05-25

Plain-language summary

The current study is designed to compare the perioperative analgesic efficacy of Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and Pecto-intercostal-fascial plane block (PIFB) in adults undergoing cardiac surgery via median sternotomy. The primary outcome measure will be the analgesic effectiveness of both blocks in median sternotomy pain, while the secondary outcome measures will be time to extubation, and length of intensive care unit stay.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * adult patients of either sex * aged 18-50 years * undergoing elective cardiac surgery via median sternotomy Exclusion Criteria: * refusal to participate, * redo * urgent cardiac surgery * local infection of the skin at the site of needle puncture * allergy to bupivacaine, coagulation disorders * clinically significant liver or kidney disease, heart failure, moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension * extubation is intentionally planned to be delayed.

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

Total dose of fentanyl consumption

Timeframe: after 1 hour postoperative

Total dose of fentanyl consumption

Timeframe: after 24 hours postoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05475561

SponsorAlexandria University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-30

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