Pectus ExcavatumNCT06436755
Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Transthoracic Plane Block in Pectus Surgery
An observational study of Pectus Excavatum, run by Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The most important problem in the postoperative period in patients scheduled for pectus deformity correction surgery is pain. Due to the catastrophic neurological complications of thoracic epidural analgesia, the tendency towards plane blocks has been increasing in recent years. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Pectus Excavatum
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2024to 22 Nov 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 15 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: All patients over the age of 15 who will be operated on due to pectus deformity
Who may be able to join
- Patients who will undergo surgery due to pectus deformity All patients over the age of 15 who will be operated on due to pectus deformity
Who cannot join
- Known allergy to local anesthetics,
- Uncooperative patient,
- The patient who refuses to participate in the study,
- Patients under 18 years of age.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Başakşehir Çam Ve Sakura Şehir Hastanesi
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34480
About this study
Official title: Effect of Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Transthoracic Plane Block Combination on Postoperative Analgesia From Pectus Surgery
The most important problem in the postoperative period in patients scheduled for pectus deformity correction surgery is pain. Due to the catastrophic neurological complications of thoracic epidural analgesia, the tendency towards plane blocks has been increasing in recent years. Serratus Plane Block (SAP Block), performed under ultrasound guidance, is used to treat pain in thoracic surgery. However, whether it has an effect on sternum pain is still controversial and there are not enough studies. Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP Block) provides effective analgesia in sternotomies. For this reason, we aimed to show that the TTP block added to the SAP block will provide more effective analgesia in order to provide adequate analgesia for the pressure and pain sensation of the bars placed on the sternum in pectus surgery.
Read the detailed description
The most important problem in the postoperative period in patients scheduled for pectus deformity correction surgery is pain. It is very important for patients to start active breathing exercises and mobilize early. Complications develop less frequently in patients who actively breathe and mobilize early. The tolerability of the surgery by the patient and the absence of pain in the postoperative period ensure early discharge . Due to the catastrophic neurological complications of thoracic epidural analgesia, the tendency towards plane blocks has been increasing in recent years. Serratus Plane Block (SAP Block), performed under ultrasound guidance, is used to treat pain in thoracic surgery. However, whether it has an effect on sternum pain is still controversial and there are not enough studies. Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP Block) provides effective analgesia in sternotomies. For this reason, we aimed to show that the TTP block added to the SAP block will provide more effective analgesia in order to provide adequate analgesia for the pressure and pain sensation of the bars placed on the sternum in pectus surgery.
- Conditions
- Pectus Excavatum
- Being tested
- no intervention,this is a observational studies
- Keywords
- Transversus thoracic muscle plane block, postoperative analgesia, pectus excavatum
- Medical subject headings
- Funnel Chest
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
no intervention,this is a observational studiesProcedure or surgery
no intervention,this is a observational studies
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) group | Patients who underwent serratus anterior plane block Receives: Procedure: no intervention,this is a observational studies | |
| Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) and Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP) group | Patients who underwent Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) and Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP) group Receives: Procedure: no intervention,this is a observational studies |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Effect of Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Transthoracic Plane Block Combination on Postoperative Analgesia in Pectus Surgery
Serratus Plane Block (SAP Block), performed under ultrasound guidance, is used to treat pain in thoracic surgery. However, whether it has an effect on sternum pain is still controversial and there are not enough studies. Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP Block) provides effective analgesia in sternotomies. For this reason, TTP block will be added to the SAP block in order to provide adequate analgesia for the pressure and pain sensation of the bars placed on the sternum in pectus surgery.
The patient's pain score will be evaluated with the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Hourly pain scores in the postoperative period are 0./1./4./6./12./18./24./48.
Additional complications
Measured: postoperative 48 hours
Postoperative Analgesia in Pectus Surgery
Total amount of analgesia for 48 hours,
Measured: postoperative 48 hours
Postoperative pain in Pectus Surgery
Presence of need for additional analgesics,
Measured: postoperative 48 hours
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 May 2024
- Study start1 Sep 2024
- Primary completion21 Nov 2025
- Study completion22 Nov 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pectus ExcavatumStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Cansu KILINC BERKTAS, Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06436755
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024-271
- Status last verified
- May 2024
- First submitted
- 15 May 2024
- Last updated
- 15 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Transthoracic Plane Block Combination on Postoperative Analgesia From Pectus Surgery
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06436755
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024-271
- Conditions
- Pectus Excavatum
- Keywords
- Transversus thoracic muscle plane block, postoperative analgesia, pectus excavatum
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City HospitalOther government
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 21 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 22 Nov 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 May 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The most important problem in the postoperative period in patients scheduled for pectus deformity correction surgery is pain. Due to the catastrophic neurological complications of thoracic epidural analgesia, the tendency towards plane blocks has been increasing in recent years. Serratus Plane Block (SAP Block), performed under ultrasound guidance, is used to treat pain in thoracic surgery. However, whether it has an effect on sternum pain is still controversial and there are not enough studies. Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP Block) provides effective analgesia in sternotomies. For this reason, we aimed to show that the TTP block added to the SAP block will provide more effective analgesia in order to provide adequate analgesia for the pressure and pain sensation of the bars placed on the sternum in pectus surgery.
Detailed description
The most important problem in the postoperative period in patients scheduled for pectus deformity correction surgery is pain. It is very important for patients to start active breathing exercises and mobilize early. Complications develop less frequently in patients who actively breathe and mobilize early. The tolerability of the surgery by the patient and the absence of pain in the postoperative period ensure early discharge . Due to the catastrophic neurological complications of thoracic epidural analgesia, the tendency towards plane blocks has been increasing in recent years. Serratus Plane Block (SAP Block), performed under ultrasound guidance, is used to treat pain in thoracic surgery. However, whether it has an effect on sternum pain is still controversial and there are not enough studies. Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP Block) provides effective analgesia in sternotomies. For this reason, we aimed to show that the TTP block added to the SAP block will provide more effective analgesia in order to provide adequate analgesia for the pressure and pain sensation of the bars placed on the sternum in pectus surgery.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) group | – | Procedure: no intervention,this is a observational studiesPatients who underwent serratus anterior plane block |
| Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) and Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP) group | – | Procedure: no intervention,this is a observational studiesPatients who underwent Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) and Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP) group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- All patients over the age of 15 who will be operated on due to pectus deformity
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients who will undergo surgery due to pectus deformity All patients over the age of 15 who will be operated on due to pectus deformity
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Known allergy to local anesthetics,
- Uncooperative patient,
- The patient who refuses to participate in the study,
- Patients under 18 years of age.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| no intervention,this is a observational studiesno intervention,this is a observational studies | Procedure or surgery | Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) and Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP) group, Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) group |
Primary outcome
Effect of Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Transthoracic Plane Block Combination on Postoperative Analgesia in Pectus Surgery
Time frame: postoperative 48 hours
Serratus Plane Block (SAP Block), performed under ultrasound guidance, is used to treat pain in thoracic surgery. However, whether it has an effect on sternum pain is still controversial and there are not enough studies. Transversus thoracic plane block (TTP Block) provides effective analgesia in sternotomies. For this reason, TTP block will be added to the SAP block in order to provide adequate analgesia for the pressure and pain sensation of the bars placed on the sternum in pectus surgery. The patient's pain score will be evaluated with the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Hourly pain scores in the postoperative period are 0./1./4./6./12./18./24./48. Additional complications
Postoperative Analgesia in Pectus Surgery
Time frame: postoperative 48 hours
Total amount of analgesia for 48 hours,
Postoperative pain in Pectus Surgery
Time frame: postoperative 48 hours
Presence of need for additional analgesics,
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Pectus Excavatum, run by Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Effect of Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Transthoracic Plane Block Combination on Postoperative Analgesia in Pectus Surgery (time frame: postoperative 48 hours). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Oct 2026.