Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (NCT07588230) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2026-05-16
Plain-language summary
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block on postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac valve surgery via mini-thoracotomy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients aged 18-75 years
* ASA physical status I-III
* Scheduled for elective minimally invasive cardiac valve surgery via mini-thoracotomy
* Able to understand and use the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
* Provided written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \>75 years
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics (e.g., bupivacaine)
* Coagulopathy or ongoing anticoagulant therapy that cannot be discontinued
* Infection at the planned block site
* Chronic opioid use or chronic pain conditions
* Severe pulmonary disease affecting respiratory assessment
* Neurological or psychiatric disorders interfering with pain assessment
* Emergency surgery
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Refusal to participate
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.
1This trial is testing a nerve block called the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block — can you explain where exactly this block is placed during minimally invasive heart valve surgery, and what that would mean for me during and after my procedure?
2Since this trial is primarily measuring how much opioid pain medication I use in the first 24 hours after surgery, does that mean there's still uncertainty about whether this nerve block actually reduces pain effectively, and how does that affect my recovery plan if I'm in the group that doesn't receive it?
3This trial has no listed phase, which suggests it may be an early or procedural study rather than a drug trial — what does that mean for how much is already known about the safety of this specific nerve block technique in cardiac surgery patients like me?
4Would participating in this trial affect my overall minimally invasive surgery plan, or could it change decisions about anesthesia and pain management in ways that might interact with my heart valve condition specifically?
5If I decide not to join this trial, what would my standard pain management plan look like after minimally invasive heart valve surgery, and is there a reason you'd recommend trying it versus sticking with the usual approach?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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24-hour cumulative opioid consumption
Timeframe: 24 hours after surgery
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07588230
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital