Clinical Trial

Parasternal Intercostal Plane Catheter for Pain Control After CABG Surgery

Study acronym: PIP-PAIN
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Summary
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery performed via sternotomy (incision of the breastbone) can cause severe pain after surgery; this can slow recovery and increase the need for opioid pain relievers. This study investigates whether placing a catheter to deliver a local anesthetic to the superficial parasternal intercostal plane reduces pain following this type of heart surgery. Patients undergoing CABG via sternotomy will be randomly assigned to either the catheter-based analgesia group or the standard pain management group. The researchers will compare postoperative pain levels and analgesic medication requirements between the two groups to determine whether this technique improves postoperative pain control.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07759570
Lead Sponsor Koc University Hospital
Conditions Bypass Surgery, Arrythmia, Postoperative Pain
Enrollment 56 participants
Start Date 2026-08-30
Primary Completion 2026-10-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-11-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-12