CompletedNot Applicable

Intertransverse Process Block for Postoperative Acute Pain After Coronary Bypass Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)76 participantsStarted 2025-05-05

Plain-language summary

This prospective, randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of bilateral intertransverse process block (ITPB) on acute postoperative pain in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) via median sternotomy. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either ITPB or placebo (saline) injection prior to surgery. Postoperative pain scores, opioid consumption, and recovery quality will be assessed during the first 24 hours following extubation.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) via median sternotomy planned * Able to provide written informed consent * Able to communicate symptoms reliably with the research team Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency CABG surgery * Infection or open wound at the injection site * Coagulopathy * Hepatic or renal failure * Reoperation cases * Incomplete or missing data

What they're measuring

Postoperative Pain Scores at 0, 6, 12, and 24 Hours After Extubation

Timeframe: Within 24 hours after extubation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06908681

SponsorMustafa Aydemir

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-01

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