Ultrasound-Guided Parasternal/Rectus Sheath Block vs Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Control in Cardiac Surgery

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Conditions studied: Analgesia, Perioperative Analgesia, Regional Block Technique

In brief

The researchers are working to improve recovery after heart surgery by reducing reliance on opioids. Newer regional anesthesia techniques can provide strong pain relief with fewer risks, but the choice of method depends on each patient's condition, medications, and surgical plan

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07692659

Run by

National Cancer Institute, Egypt

People needed

50

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2027-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-13

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Both sexes,
• ASA III-IV patients
• body mass index between 20- 35 kg/m2
• adult patients above 18 years old will be included in the study

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with global hypokinesia
• ejection fraction < 40%
• low platelet count
• coagulation impairment
• deformity in the vertebral column
• severe renal and hepatic impairment
• any known allergy to the drugs used

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