Which nerve block eases Children's heart surgery pain better?
NCT ID NCT07740915
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—erector spinae plane block and modified pectoral fascial plane block—for pain control in children undergoing congenital heart surgery. Forty children will be randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks before their incision. The study measures opioid use, pain scores, time to breathing tube removal, and hospital stay to see which technique offers better pain relief and recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block or modified pectoral fascial plane block
- What this could lead to
- If one block proves better, it could become the standard for easing pain after pediatric heart surgery, reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage comparison, so results may not apply to all children. Both blocks carry rare risks like infection or allergic reaction.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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SBU Gazi Yasargil TRH
Diyarbakır, Diyarbakır, 210070, Turkey (Türkiye)
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