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Rectus Sheath Block in Cardiac Surgery
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Summary
This is a prospective, randomized study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of post-surgical pain control of a type of peripheral nerve block, Rectus Sheath Block. 1. Does the rectus sheath block decrease opioid consumption postoperatively after cardiac surgery? 2. Does the rectus sheath block decrease VAS pain scores postoperatively after cardiac surgery? Study participants will be assigned to receive either rectus sheath block or no block.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2024-07-29
Completion Date
2026-09-07
Last Updated
2025-09-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Rectus sheath block
Participants will receive an ultrasound guided rectus sheath block with local anesthetic
Locations (1)
Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital Center
New York, New York, United States