Parasternal Intercostal Plane Catheter for Pain Control After CABG Surgery

Sponsor
Koc University Hospital
Study ID
NCT07759570
Status
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Conditions

  • Arrythmia
  • Bypass Surgery
  • Postoperative Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Parasternal blocks — OTHER
    Bilateral superficial parasternal block catheters will be placed at the end of the surgery, at the level of 3rd rib using ultrasound guidance

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 12, 2026
Start date
Aug 30, 2026
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Oct 30, 2026
Completion
Nov 15, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
56 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Block group
    Patiens receiving bilateral superficial parasternal catheter at the end of the surgery
  • No Intervention: Control group
    No superficial parasternal catheter will be placed

Primary Outcome Measure

Cumulative opioid consumption at 24 hours post-operatively (mg morphine equivalent). [ Time Frame: Postoperative 24 hours ]

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