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Compares treatment options for Cardiac Surgery
Official title Efficacy of Ultrasound Guided PIFB Versus Lidocaine Infusion on Postoperative Pain After Sternotomy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05885230
What this study is testing
What is lidocaine infusion?
lidocaine infusion is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for cardiac surgery.
Also referred to as Lignocaine.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Chronic pain is a common complication after cardiothoracic surgery. The prevalence of post-sternoyomy pain syndrome (PSPS) ranges from 33% to 91%.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- age between 18 and 75 years.
- patient scheduled to undergo elective on-pump cardiac surgery with sternotomy.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists classification of physical status \< IV.
You likely can't join if
- emergency surgery.
- off-pump surgery.
- redo surgery.
- ejection fraction less than 35%.
- refusal of the patient.
- known hypersensitivity to LA.
See the full eligibility criteria
- age between 18 and 75 years.
- patient scheduled to undergo elective on-pump cardiac surgery with sternotomy.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists classification of physical status \< IV.
- emergency surgery.
- off-pump surgery.
- redo surgery.
- ejection fraction less than 35%.
- refusal of the patient.
- known hypersensitivity to LA.
- chronic opioid use or chronic pain patient.
- psychiatric problems or communication difficulties.
- liver insufficiency (defined as a serum bilirubin ≥ 34 μmol/l, albumin ≤ 35 g/dl, INR ≥ 1.7).
- renal insufficiency (defined as a glomerular filtration rate \< 44 ml/min).
- obstructive sleep apnea syndrom.
- coexisting hematologic disorders.
- pregnancy or breastfeeding.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Banī Suwayf, e\EYGPT, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Banī Suwayf, e\EYGPT, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.