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Comparison of techniques for reducing pain in the peri operative period in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries

Comparison of bilateral erector spinae plane block versus pecto-intercostal fascial block for peri-operative pain management in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/03/040902
Enrollment
60
Registered
2022-03-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-04-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I083- Combined rheumatic disorders of mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves Health Condition 2: I089- Rheumatic multiple valve disease,unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Pecto-intercostal fascial block: Pecto-intercostal fascial block will be performed in the supine position under strict aseptic precautions. A highâ??frequency 12 MHz linear ultrasound t

Sponsors

Padmanaban kandaswamy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients undergoing cardiac surgeries with midline sternotomy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient refusal. 2. Allergy to local anesthetics. 3. Localized infection. 4. Coagulopathy / Bleeding diathesis 5. Pre-existing neurological deficit 6. LV EF less than 30% 7. Cognitive impairment or an active psychiatric condition. 8. Inability to understand pain scoring. 9. Emergency surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare analgesic efficacy of ultrasound guided bilateral erector spinae plane block versus pecto-intercostal fascial block in patients undergoing cardiac surgeryTimepoint: 24 hrs post surgery—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
â?¢Effect on pulmonary function and oxygenation â?¢Adverse effects (PONV, infection, hematoma, local anaesthetic systemic toxicity, neurological deficits) â?¢Requirement of rescue post-operative analgesics Timepoint: 24 hrs post surgery—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPadmanaban Kandaswamy

Sri Jayadeva Institute Of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research

drpadmanaban87@gmail.com9486111907

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026