Comparing two pain relief methods for heart surgery patients
Intercostal Nerve Cryoanalgesia vs BRILMA Block for Minithoracotomy on Cardiac Surgery
Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute · NCT06086535
This study is testing two different pain relief methods for heart surgery patients to see which one helps them feel better after their operation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Barcelona, Cataluña) |
| Trial ID | NCT06086535 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of intercostal nerve cryoanalgesia and BRILMA block in managing postoperative pain for patients undergoing cardiac surgery via minithoracotomy. Both techniques are designed to alleviate severe acute pain following surgery, with the hypothesis that cryoanalgesia may offer longer-lasting relief compared to the BRILMA block. The study will assess pain control during the initial postoperative hours and track the incidence of neuropathic pain at discharge and 30 days post-surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are undergoing cardiac surgery by minithoracotomy.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old, those undergoing sternotomy, or individuals with certain neurological conditions or previous neuropathic pain may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide improved pain management options for patients recovering from cardiac surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While similar nerve block techniques have been explored, this specific comparison of cryoanalgesia and BRILMA block in cardiac surgery is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients \> 18 years of age, underwent cardiac surgery by minithoracotomy * Cardiac surgery * Minithoracotomy Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 years old * Patients undergoing cardiac surgery by sternotomy * Patients with regular consumption of analgesics, * Patients with neurological diseases with altered level of consciousness * Patients with previous neuropathic pain.
Where this trial is running
Barcelona, Cataluña
- Susana González Suárez — Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Susana González Súarez, PhD
- Email: susana.gonzalez@vallhebron.cat
- Phone: 934893000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Post Operative Pain, intercostal nerve cryoanalgesia, BRILMA block, minithoracotomy, cardiac surgery, postoperative analgesia