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

NCT07785323 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-08-25

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Summary

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.

Conditions

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

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block

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.

PROCEDURE

Standard Perioperative Care

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Burak Çilingir

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-08-20
Primary Completion
2027-01-01
Completion
2027-02-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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