New nerve block could ease pain after Open-Heart surgery

NCT ID NCT07232992

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bursa City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a nerve block called SPSIPB to see if it reduces pain and opioid use after open-heart surgery. 70 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the SPSIPB or standard pain management. The goal was to compare pain scores and recovery over 24 hours.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If effective, this nerve block could offer better pain relief and faster recovery after open-heart surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 70 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The block may not work better than current methods, and there are risks like allergic reactions or nerve damage.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

OPEN HEART SURGERY SERRATUS POSTERIOR SUPERIOR INTERCOSTAL PLANE BLOCK (SPSIPB)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bursa City Hospital

Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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