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Fascial Plane Blocks for Recovery in Heart Surgery

Fascial Plane Blocks and Quality of Recovery in Cardiac Surgery

Recruiting Observational Study
Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures Pain, Postoperative Cardiovascular Diseases
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 70
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
123 (estimated)
Sponsor
Ordu University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients who are scheduled for open-heart surgery and want to improve their recovery. Participants will receive special pain relief techniques during their surgery to see if it helps them heal faster.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Psychiatric disordersChronic pain historyCognitive impairments

You may be able to join if

  • I have given written consent to participate
  • I am scheduled for open-heart surgery
  • I am between 18 and 70 years old
  • I have an ASA physical status class II or III

You may not be able to join if

  • I am having off-pump heart surgery
  • I need emergency or repeat heart surgery
  • I have an allergy to anesthesia medicines
  • My BMI is over 35
  • I have a blood clotting disorder
  • I have an infection at my surgery site
  • My heart function is poor (LVEF less than 40%)
  • I have chronic kidney or liver disease

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
In this randomized trial, the investigators will test the hypothesis that combining regional analgesia techniques-which have the potential to improve the quality of postoperative recovery following median sternotomy-with PIFB will accelerate recovery. Additionally, it is anticipated that RIFB, an alternative fascial plane block, will demonstrate non-inferior (at least as effective as) performance …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have provided written informed consent * Open-heart surgery performed under elective conditions via median sternotomy with cardiopulmonary bypass (on-pump) * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status class II or III * Aged 18-70 years Exclusion …
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NCT ID: NCT07557108 Source: ClinicalTrials.gov