Nerve blocks may ease pain after keyhole heart surgery

NCT ID NCT06584981

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hisar Intercontinental Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether giving specific nerve blocks (PECS II, parasternal, and serratus plane blocks) before surgery can reduce pain after minimally invasive heart bypass surgery (MIDCAB). Researchers compared 88 patients who either received the blocks or standard painkillers. The goal was to see if the blocks lead to better pain control and faster recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: nerve blocks (PECS II, parasternal, serratus plane blocks)
What this could lead to: If effective, these nerve blocks could become a standard way to control pain after minimally invasive heart surgery, helping patients recover faster and with less discomfort.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective study (88 patients) from a single hospital, so results may not apply to everyone. The blocks also carry rare risks like infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE PAIN, POSTOPERATIVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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