Comparison of Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) With the Combination of Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block (SPIPB) and Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) in the Management of Postoperative Sternotomy Pain in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Via Sternotomy

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Conditions studied: Postoperative Pain, Sternotomy Pain, Acute Pain, Cardiac Surgery, Pain Management

In brief

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two regional anesthesia techniques in managing pain for participants undergoing cardiac surgery via sternotomy. The investigators will evaluate whether the Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) or a combination of the Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block (SPIPB) and Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) provides better pain control and recovery outcomes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07472296

Run by

Uludag University

People needed

50

Starts

2025-11-01

Expected to finish

2026-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients aged between 18 and 80 years.
• Patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I, II, or III.
• Patients scheduled for elective cardiac surgery via median sternotomy.
• Patients who have provided written informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy.
• Body Mass Index (BMI) > 35 kg/m².
• Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics (e.g., bupivacaine).
• Suspected coagulopathy or bleeding disorders.
• Infection at the site of the regional block injection.
• Severe hepatic or renal failure.
• Severe neurological or psychiatric disorders.
• Emergency surgical procedures.
• Re-operation cases (Redo-surgery)

Where it is running

• Bursa Uludag University Hospital — Bursa, Nilüfer, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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