Ultrasound-Guided Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block for Cardiac Surgery

Sponsor
Burak Çilingir
Study ID
NCT07785323
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Conditions

  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Postoperative Pain
  • Postoperative Recovery After Cardiac Surgery

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 80 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block — PROCEDURE
    After induction of general anesthesia, an ultrasound-guided bilateral serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block will be performed at the level of the third rib. Under ultrasound guidance, the needle will be advanced to the fascial plane between the serratus posterior superior muscle and the intercostal muscles. After confirmation of appropriate needle-tip position, 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine will be administered on each side. The same procedure will then be performed on the contralateral side.
  • Standard Perioperative Care — PROCEDURE
    Participants in the control group will receive standard perioperative care without serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block. The perioperative management and postoperative follow-up protocol will otherwise be the same as in the SPSIP block group.

Study Details

This prospective, randomized, controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of ultrasound-guided bilateral single-shot serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block on postoperative recovery and pain management in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. A total of 50 adult patients will be randomized into two groups: an SPSIP block group and a control group. The investigators will assess postoperative pain, opioid consumption, and quality of recovery during the postoperative period.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 25, 2026
Start date
Aug 20, 2026
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Jan 1, 2027
Completion
Feb 1, 2027

Study Design

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

Arms

  • Active Comparator: SPSIP Block Group
    Participants in this group will receive ultrasound-guided bilateral single-shot serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block in addition to standard perioperative care.
  • Active Comparator: Control Group
    Participants in this group will receive standard perioperative care without SPSIP block.

Primary Outcome Measure

Postoperative Quality of Recovery Assessed by QoR-15T [ Time Frame: Postoperative 24 hours ]

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