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Parasternal Intercostal Plane Catheter for Pain Control After CABG Surgery
Sponsor: Koc University Hospital
Summary
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery performed via sternotomy (incision of the breastbone) can cause severe pain after surgery; this can slow recovery and increase the need for opioid pain relievers. This study investigates whether placing a catheter to deliver a local anesthetic to the superficial parasternal intercostal plane reduces pain following this type of heart surgery. Patients undergoing CABG via sternotomy will be randomly assigned to either the catheter-based analgesia group or the standard pain management group. The researchers will compare postoperative pain levels and analgesic medication requirements between the two groups to determine whether this technique improves postoperative pain control.
Official title: The Effect of Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Catheter Analgesia Following Sternotomy in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery on Postoperative Pain: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2026-08-30
Completion Date
2026-11-15
Last Updated
2026-08-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Parasternal blocks
Bilateral superficial parasternal block catheters will be placed at the end of the surgery, at the level of 3rd rib using ultrasound guidance
Locations (1)
Koc University Hospital
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye)