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New pain block combo may speed heart surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT07304635

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding a second nerve block to a standard one can better control pain after heart surgery. Forty-two adults having elective heart surgery through a breastbone incision received either one or two nerve blocks. The goal was to see if the combination reduces pain, the need for extra painkillers, and the risk of confusion after surgery.

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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adding a second nerve block provides better pain control and faster recovery after heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added block may not improve pain or could increase risks.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Patients scheduled for elective cardiac surgery via median sternotomy under the ERACS protocol * Age between 18 and 80 years * ASA physical status II-III * Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 35 kg/m² * No cognitive impairment (able to cooperate and follow commands) * No history of chronic pain or regular analgesic use * Provided written informed consent after detailed explanation of the study Exclusion Criteria * Age \< 18 years or \> 80 years * ASA physical status ≥ IV * Emergency surgery * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Redo coronary artery bypass surgery * Pre-existing cognitive disorder or psychiatric illness affecting pain or delirium evaluation * Infection or skin lesion at the injection site * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics (bupivacaine or amide type) * Chronic pain or opioid use prior to surgery * Unwillingness to participate or withdrawal of consent at any stage

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Conditions

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Emergence Delirium Pain, Postoperative

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Postoperative delirium Postoperative pain management Sternotomy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

    Ankara, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

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