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New nerve block could ease pain after Open-Heart surgery

NCT ID NCT07232992

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

70 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-85 years with ASA physical status II-III undergoing elective open-heart surgery. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who do not consent to participate in the study Patients with coagulopathy History of allergy or toxicity to local anesthetics Patients with hepatic or renal failure Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus Patients with uncontrolled hypertension Mentally disabled patients Patients receiving chronic pain therapy (opioid use) Use of antidepressant medication Presence of neuropathic pain Presence of infection at the injection site Pregnant, suspected pregnant, or breastfeeding women

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Open heart surgery Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (spsipb)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bursa City Hospital

    Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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