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ESP/PIF for Sternotomy

Early Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Cardiac Surgery
Sternotomy
Interventions
Procedure: ESP block
Procedure: PIF block
Procedure: Ultrasound
Registration Number
NCT04985500
Lead Sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Brief Summary

This is a randomized study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of post-surgical pain control of two types of peripheral nerve blocks, specifically erector spinal plane (ESP) block and pecto-intercostal fascial (PIF) plane block.

90 subjects, from 18-85 years of age, undergoing cardiac surgery with median sternal incision will be enrolled at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital Center. Study participation will last from the time of pre-operative evaluation to 72 hours after surgery. Subjects will be randomly assigned to receive 1 of the 3 different regimens at the beginning of surgery. Opioid consumption and pain scores after surgery will be evaluated. Though unlikely, risks include systemic absorption of local anesthetic, which can result in both central nervous system and cardiac toxicity.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
225
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adults 18-85 years old
  • Scheduled to undergo cardiac procedures involving sternotomy
  • All genders
Exclusion Criteria
  • ASA class V
  • Urgent or emergent surgery
  • Contraindications to administration of local anesthesia (e.g. local anesthetic allergy)
  • History of substance abuse or chronic opioid use
  • Patient refusal or inability to consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
FACTORIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ESP groupBupivacainPatient will receive ESP block with ultrasound guidance the transverse process of the vertebra at T7 is visualized and 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine will be injected between the transverse process and the erector spinae muscle on each side using a 21-gauge block needle.
ESP groupESP blockPatient will receive ESP block with ultrasound guidance the transverse process of the vertebra at T7 is visualized and 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine will be injected between the transverse process and the erector spinae muscle on each side using a 21-gauge block needle.
PIF groupUltrasoundPatient will receive PIF block after intubation with ultrasound placed 1-2 cm lateral to the sternal border and the pectoralis major and external intercostal muscles are visualized at the level of ribs 3-4 where 10 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine will be injected on each side using a 21-gauge block needle.
PIF groupPIF blockPatient will receive PIF block after intubation with ultrasound placed 1-2 cm lateral to the sternal border and the pectoralis major and external intercostal muscles are visualized at the level of ribs 3-4 where 10 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine will be injected on each side using a 21-gauge block needle.
ESP groupUltrasoundPatient will receive ESP block with ultrasound guidance the transverse process of the vertebra at T7 is visualized and 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine will be injected between the transverse process and the erector spinae muscle on each side using a 21-gauge block needle.
PIF groupBupivacainPatient will receive PIF block after intubation with ultrasound placed 1-2 cm lateral to the sternal border and the pectoralis major and external intercostal muscles are visualized at the level of ribs 3-4 where 10 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine will be injected on each side using a 21-gauge block needle.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Opioid Consumption during first 48 hours post-opPost-operative 48 hours

The amount of opioid consumption (in mg IV morphine equivalents) during the first 48 hours post-op in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries with median sternotomy.

Opioid Consumption during first 24 hours post-opPost-operative 24 hours

The amount of opioid consumption (in mg IV morphine equivalents) during the first 24 hours post-op in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries with median sternotomy.

Opioid Consumption during first 72 hours post-opPost-operative 72 hours

The amount of opioid consumption (in mg IV morphine equivalents) during the first 72 hours post-op in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries with median sternotomy.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Visual Analogue Score (VAS) Pain Score post-op 48 hoursPost-operative 48 hours

VAS Pain Score from 0-10, with higher score indicating more pain. The average VAS pain scores during the first 48 hours post-op in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries with median sternotomy.

Visual Analogue Score (VAS) Pain Score post-op 72 hoursPost-operative 72 hours

VAS Pain Score from 0-10, with higher score indicating more pain. The average VAS pain scores during the first 72 hours post-op in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries with median sternotomy.

Visual Analogue Score (VAS) Pain Score post-op 24 hoursPost-operative 24 hours

VAS Pain Score from 0-10, with higher score indicating more pain. The average VAS pain scores during the first 24 hours post-op in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries with median sternotomy.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital

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New York, New York, United States

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