Pain Management in Heart Surgery: Interpectoral-Pectoserratus Block

We are studying a new pain relief technique for patients undergoing minimally invasive aortic valve replacement. The goal is to see if it improves pain control and recovery compared to a standard approach.

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Dipidolor
Dipidolor is a strong pain medicine used to relieve moderate to severe pain, commonly given after surgery.
Levobupivacaine Fresenius Kabi
Levobupivacaine Fresenius Kabi is a local anesthetic medicine used to numb specific areas during surgery or to relieve pain after procedures.
Natriumchlorid 0,9 %
Natriumchlorid 0,9% is a sterile salt solution used to replace fluids, hydrate patients, and deliver medicines into a vein.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Levobupivacaine
Levobupivacaine is a long-acting local anesthetic used to numb specific areas for surgery and to relieve pain during and after procedures.
Levobupivacaine Hydrochloride
Levobupivacaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic substance used to numb specific body areas for surgery or to control pain during procedures.
Piritramide
Piritramide is an opioid substance used to relieve moderate to severe pain, often after surgery.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Acuolens
Addex Natriumklorid
Aminoplasmal E

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Az Maria Middelares Gent
Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine
Gent, Belgium
Sponsor: Az Maria Middelares Gent
Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.