Using a nerve block to manage pain after heart surgery
Rectus Sheath Block in Cardiac Surgery
This study tests if a nerve block can help heart surgery patients feel less pain and use fewer painkillers after their operation.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05833048 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Rectus Sheath Block in reducing postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard care without it. The study aims to determine if this regional anesthesia technique can lead to lower pain scores and reduced reliance on opioids after surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-85 scheduled for cardiac procedures involving chest tubes.
Not a fit: Patients with urgent surgery needs, severe comorbidities, or contraindications to local anesthesia may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management and reduce opioid use in cardiac surgery patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that regional anesthesia techniques can effectively manage postoperative pain, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Adults 18-85 years old 2. Scheduled to undergo cardiac procedures involving chest tubes 3. Male or female Exclusion Criteria: * An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: 1. ASA class V 2. Urgent or emergent surgery 3. Contraindications to administration of local anesthesia (e.g. local anesthetic allergy) 4. History of substance abuse or chronic opioid use 5. Patient refusal or inability to consent
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital Center — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ali Shariat, MD
- Email: AliNima.Shariat@mountsinai.org
- Phone: 212-523-2500
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.