Could a tiny catheter slash opioid use after Open-Heart surgery?

NCT ID NCT07759570

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Koc University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether placing a small catheter near the breastbone to deliver local anesthetic can reduce pain after coronary artery bypass surgery. Half of the participants will receive this catheter-based pain relief, while the other half gets standard care. Researchers will compare pain scores and opioid use in the first 24 hours to see if this approach improves recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Superficial parasternal intercostal plane catheter analgesia (local anesthetic delivered via catheter)
What this could lead to: If effective, this technique could offer better pain control after heart surgery, reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial. The block may not significantly reduce pain or opioid needs, and there are risks like infection or nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arrhythmias, Cardiac cardiac rhythm disease coronary artery disorder Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARRYTHMIA BYPASS SURGERY POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Koc University Hospital

Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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