Which nerve block eases heart surgery pain better? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07287761
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (ESPB and SPSIPB) to manage pain after heart bypass surgery. About 60 adults aged 18-80 having planned bypass surgery will take part. The goal is to see which block reduces the need for painkillers and improves comfort after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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55 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of adult patients (18 to 80 years) classified as ASA Physical Status Class II or III, who are scheduled to undergo elective Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) requiring median sternotomy at the University of Health Sciences Ankara Training and Research Hospital.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for elective Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) via median sternotomy. * Age between 18 and 80 years. * Classification of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Class II or III. * Patients who provide written and verbal informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not provide consent. * Age older than 80 years or ASA Physical Status Class \> III. * Patients who do not understand the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) or have communication difficulties. * Patients with a known history of coagulation disorders or bleeding disorders. * Patients with skin infection at the site of peripheral nerve block application. * Patients with Morbid Obesity (Body Mass Index BMI\>35 kg/m2). * Patients with chronic pain, opioid or substance dependence, or who use chronic analgesics. * Patients with known allergy to local anesthetics. * Patients with liver or kidney function disorders. * Patients with a history of previous median sternotomy operation. * Patients undergoing emergency surgery.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Altındag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)
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