Parasternal Block Versus Wound Infiltration for Pain After Median Sternotomy:A Salivary Opiorphin-Based Study

This study evaluated the effects of parasternal block and wound site infiltration on postoperative pain in patients undergoing median sternotomy. Patients were allocated to receive parasternal block, wound site infiltration, or standard systemic analgesia. Salivary opiorphin levels and postoperative pain scores were assessed to compare analgesic effectiveness between the groups.

NCT Number	NCT07621744
Lead Sponsor	Ataturk University
Conditions	Postoperative Pain, Cardiac Surgery, Median Sternotomy
Enrollment	120 participants
Start Date	2024-01-01
Primary Completion	2026-01-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-01-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-02