Pain management techniques in pectus surgery
Effect of Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Transthoracic Plane Block Combination on Postoperative Analgesia From Pectus Surgery
This study is testing if using two different pain relief techniques together can help people recovering from pectus excavatum surgery feel less pain and recover faster.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, İ̇stanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06436755 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two pain management techniques, the Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAP Block) and the Transversus Thoracic Plane Block (TTP Block), in patients undergoing surgery for pectus excavatum. The study will assess whether combining these two techniques can provide better postoperative analgesia, particularly for sternum pain associated with the surgical procedure. By focusing on improving pain management, the study seeks to facilitate early mobilization and recovery for patients after surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients over the age of 15 scheduled for surgery due to pectus deformity.
Not a fit: Patients with known allergies to local anesthetics or those who are uncooperative may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve postoperative pain management for patients undergoing pectus surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of plane blocks for pain management is gaining traction, this specific combination of SAP and TTP blocks in pectus surgery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients who will undergo surgery due to pectus deformity All patients over the age of 15 who will be operated on due to pectus deformity Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergy to local anesthetics, * Uncooperative patient, * The patient who refuses to participate in the study, * Patients under 18 years of age.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, İ̇stanbul
- Başakşehir Çam Ve Sakura Şehir Hastanesi — Istanbul, İ̇stanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cansu Kilinç Berktaş
- Email: cansukilinc87@gmail.com
- Phone: +9005542448087
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.