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New nerve block technique may ease pain after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT07259057

Symptom relief Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can improve pain control and recovery in adults undergoing open-heart surgery. Sixty-six participants received either the nerve block or standard IV opioids. Researchers measured pain scores, need for extra painkillers, and other health indicators for 48 hours after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain after open-heart surgery, reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 66 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The nerve block carries risks like infection or bleeding.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 75 years * Scheduled for elective open-heart surgery via median sternotomy (CABG or valve surgery) * ASA physical status II-III * Provided written informed consent * BMI \< 35 kg/m² Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 or \>75 years * Known coagulopathy or anticoagulation contraindicating regional block * Infection or dermatological lesion at the injection site * Allergy to local anesthetics * Chronic use of opioids, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, or corticosteroids * Significant psychiatric or cognitive disorder preventing cooperation * Severe arrhythmia or hemodynamic instability prior to surgery * Local anesthetic toxicity risk factors or anatomic deformity preventing block placement * Non-elective or emergency cardiac surgery

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder heart valve disorder Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Erector spinae plane block Median sternotomy Open heart surgery Postoperative pain management

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, Farabi Hospital

    Trabzon, Trabzon, 61080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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