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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
Led by Uludag University · Updated on 2026-03-16
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
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Official Title
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
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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.
You will not qualify if you...
- 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)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Bursa Uludag University Hospital
Bursa, Nilüfer, Turkey (Türkiye), 16235
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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