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NCT Number: NCT06449599

RIB for Perioperative Analgesia in CIED Patients

Rhomboid intercostal plane block (RIB) has been described in the last decade. Various clinical applications have been found to provide hemithorax analgesia. The use of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) is increasing due to comorbidities in the elderly population. Increased myocardial stress with pain in these patients may increase the frequency of adverse cardiac events. Therefore, perioperative pain management ensures patient welfare, reduces complications, and maintains stable hemodynamic values. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the outcomes of RIB in terms of perioperative analgesia and patient and physician satisfaction in patients undergoing CIED.

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Key information

Conditions

Anesthesia Arrhythmias, Cardiac Behavior Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Postoperative Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Personal Satisfaction Postoperative Complications Postoperative Pain Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul Universtiy

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

In accordance with the study design, a randomization list for the two groups is generated by an independent individual using a computer-assisted program (www.randomizer.org). Equal numbers of participants are assigned to either the intervention or control group in a 1:1 ratio. Patients included in the study will be randomized into two groups of 25 patients each. One group (local anaesthesia group - LAG) will receive only local anaesthesia (prilocaine 2%) as per the standard procedure of the institution. The other group (RIB group - RIBG) will receive RIB in addition to the standard procedure. Demographic and clinical data regarding the patients and the procedures performed will be recorded. Information about the first and second rescue treatments in cases of pain during the procedure, as well as the first and second rescue treatments during postoperative follow-up, will also be documented in the same database. Pain levels during the procedure, at the end of the procedure, and at 3, 6, 12, and 24 hours postoperatively will be assessed using the NRS-11. Patient and physician satisfaction will be evaluated using a five-point Likert scale. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of RIB in patients undergoing CIED implantation by performing pain assessments with the Numeric Rating Scale-11 (NRS-11) during the procedure and the postoperative period. As a secondary outcome, patient and physician satisfaction levels will be assessed during the procedure.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • over 18 years of age,
  • no previous ICD or Pacemaker implantation attempt
  • ASA ( American Society of Anesthesiologists ) score of 2-3,
  • INR < 2.0 ,
  • Signing the volunteer consent form,
  • Patients who met the study criteria will be included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Morbidly obese patients (BMI>35 kg/m2),
  • Advanced decompensated heart failure with New York Heart Association (NYHA) stage 4,
  • Having severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
  • Allergy to the prescribed medications ,
  • Those who have a skin infection or lesion in the area to be blocked,
  • Cannot be communicated and cannot be given a position,
  • Severe psychosis and progressive neurological deficits and muscle disease,
  • ICD/ Pacemaker revision or upgrade to be made,
  • ICD battery replacement
  • Pregnant patients will be excluded from the study.

Treatment and study plan

Ultrasound

Device

Local anesthesia 400 mg(20ml) prilocaine 2% to surgical field and additionally ultrasound-guided RIB with 0,25% bupivacaine 20 ml will be applied to the patients who will be inserted cardiac implantable electronic devices An additional 100 mg of prilocaine will be administered as the first-line rescue treatment if the intraoperative NRS-11 score was ≥4.If the patient has an NRS-11 score of ≥4 again during the procedure,100 mg of prilocaine will be administered again as the second rescue treatment.

In the postoperative follow-up of the patients,1 g of paracetamol will be administered IV as an infusion for 20 minutes as the first rescue treatment if the patients have an NRS-11 pain score of ≥4. Two hours after IV paracetamol,if the NRS-11 score≥4, 50 mg of tramadol HCL will be administered IV as the second rescue treatment.In addition, when the NRS score is ≥4 at follow-up, paracetamol 1 g, IV will be administered with dosing intervals not shorter than 6 hours.

parenteral local anesthesia

Procedure

Only local anesthesia 400 mg(20ml) prilocaine 2% prilocaine to surgical field will be applied to the patients who will be inserted cardiac implantable electronic devices.

An additional 100 mg of prilocaine will be administered as the first-line rescue treatment if the intraoperative NRS-11 score was ≥4.If the patient has an NRS-11 score of ≥4 again during the procedure,100 mg of prilocaine will be administered again as the second rescue treatment.

In the postoperative follow-up of the patients,1 g of paracetamol will be administered IV as an infusion for 20 minutes as the first rescue treatment if the patients have an NRS-11 pain score of ≥4. Two hours after IV paracetamol,if the NRS-11 score≥4, 50 mg of tramadol HCL will be administered IV as the second rescue treatment.In addition, when the NRS score is ≥4 at follow-up, paracetamol (1 g, IV) will be administered with dosing intervals not shorter than 6 hours.

Primary outcomes

  1. The pain will be assessed by the Numeric Rating Scale-11(NRS -11). Minimum pain score is point zero, maximum pain score is ten points.

    Time frame: 4 months

    to measure the analgesic efficacy of RIB

  2. Investigation patient and physician satisfaction assessed by 5-point Likert scale. One point represents strongly unsatisfied and 5 points represent strongly satisfied.

    Time frame: 4 months

    For patient and physician satisfaction;5-point Likert scale will be used.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Outcomes of Rhomboid Intercostal Plane Block on Local Anesthesia in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Implantation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jun 10, 2024
Registry last updated
May 14, 2025

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