Nerve block showdown: which technique cuts opioid use after chest surgery?
NCT ID NCT07697222
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks—serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block and serratus anterior plane block—for pain relief after minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair. Researchers will measure total opioid use in the first 24 hours after surgery, along with pain scores, side effects, and recovery time. The goal is to see which block provides better pain control and reduces the need for strong painkillers.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block and serratus anterior plane block
- What this could lead to
- If one nerve block proves better, it could reduce opioid use and speed recovery after pectus excavatum surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less reliable and might not apply to all patients.
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Marmara University
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