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Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital
Summary
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block on postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac valve surgery via mini-thoracotomy.
Official title: Preoperative Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block for Analgesia and Opioid Sparing in Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Cardiac Valve Surgery Via Mini-Thoracotomy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-05-16
Completion Date
2026-10-26
Last Updated
2026-05-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block With Bupivacaine
Participants in this group will receive an ultrasound-guided serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block prior to surgery using 30 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine, in addition to standard general anesthesia and multimodal analgesia.
Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block With Saline
Participants in this group will receive an ultrasound-guided placebo block using 30 mL of normal saline under identical conditions, in addition to standard general anesthesia and multimodal analgesia.
Locations (1)
Fatma Acil
Diyarbakır, Outside of the US, Turkey (Türkiye)