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Comparison of Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) With the Combination of Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block (SPIPB) and Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) in the Management of Postoperative Sternotomy Pain in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Via Sternotomy

Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2025-11-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two regional anesthesia techniques in managing pain for participants undergoing cardiac surgery via sternotomy. The investigators will evaluate whether the Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) or a combination of the Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block (SPIPB) and Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) provides better pain control and recovery outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 18 and 80 years. * Patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I, II, or III. * Patients scheduled for elective cardiac surgery via median sternotomy. * Patients who have provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy. * Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 35 kg/m². * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics (e.g., bupivacaine). * Suspected coagulopathy or bleeding disorders. * Infection at the site of the regional block injection. * Severe hepatic or renal failure. * Severe neurological or psychiatric disorders. * Emergency surgical procedures. * Re-operation cases (Redo-surgery)

What they're measuring

Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale Score)

Timeframe: At 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24 hours postoperatively.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07472296

SponsorUludag University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10