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 range18 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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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.

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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