Comparison of Thoracic Paravertebral Block , Pectoral Nerve Block to Serratus Anterior Plane Block in Breast Surgery, A Randomized Controlled Study

NCT ID: NCT03453086

Last Updated: 2018-03-16

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-01-04

Study Completion Date

2018-02-12

Brief Summary

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The investigators hypothesize that the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block will provide better analgesia with fewer complications in comparison to ultrasound guided thoracic paravertebral block

Detailed Description

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•The blocks techniques:

* Group I: Thoracic paravertebral block group (TPVB group n=15) These patients will receive single ipsilateral ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block. TPVB will be performed with the patient in the sitting position at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebra under complete aseptic precaution with the probe in a vertical position approximately 2.5-3 cm lateral to the midline. The midpoint of the transducer is to be placed in a longitudinal paramedian plane between two transverse processes. Both transverse processes should be visualized, with the superior costo-transverse ligament and the pleura visible in between .An 18-20 gauge Tuohy needle will be introduced in a cephalad direction. The tip of the needle will be advanced under direct visualization until it pierces the superior costo-transverse ligament. the investigators will inject small aliquots of normal saline intermittently as the investigators advance the needle to confirm the position of the tip. When the needle tip is located immediately above the pleura, the needle is aspirated to confirm the absence of blood or air. After this, 15-20 cc of bupivacaine 0.25% will be injected. Spread of local anaesthetic with depression of the pleura will be clearly visualized. The extent of local anaesthetic spread should be evaluated by moving the ultrasound probe superiorly and inferiorly.
* Group II :Serratus anterior plane block group (SAP group n= 15) These patients will receive serratus anterior plane block. The SAP block will be performed while the patient is in the supine position by using a linear US probe of high frequency (6-13 MHz) after sheathing. The probe will be placed over the mid-clavicular region of the thoracic cage in a sagittal plane. The ribs will be counted inferiorly and laterally, until the 5th rib is identified in the midaxillary line. The latissimus dorsi (superficial and posterior), teres major (superior) and serratus muscles (deep and inferior) will be then easily identifiable by ultrasound overlying the fifth rib. The needle (Stimuplex, B Braun, Germany 22-G, 50-mm) will be introduced in-plane with respect to the ultrasound probe from supero-anterior to postero-inferior. Under continuous ultrasound guidance, the investigators will inject 20 cc of bupivacaine 0.25%. The sensory level will be tested with pin prick and ice pack before induction of general anesthesia

Conditions

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Comparison of Thoracic Paravertebral Block to Serratus Anterior Plane Block in Breast Surgery

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Although thoracic epidural analgesia is the gold standard technique after breast surgery paravertebral block (PVB) has become a potential alternative approach. However, both techniques may be associated with serious complications such as pneumothorax, total spinal anaesthesia and inadvertent intravascular injection. Recently since the advent of ultrasound (US) in anaesthetic practice several interfascial plane blocks have been described. Serratus plane block is a novel interfascial plane block which can provide analgesia after breast surgery.

The serratus anterior plane block is an interfascial plane block where the local anaesthetics are injected superficial to serratus anterior at the 5th rib level in the mid axillary line. The serratus plane block is a progression from Blanco's et al work with the Pecs I and II blocks by making the technique easier in its application using single injection and to lower the potential side-effects
Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Caregivers
•Patients will be randomly allocated to one of the two groups by sealed closed envelop technique

Study Groups

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Group I:

These patients will receive single ipsilateral Ultrasound TPVB which performed with the patient in the sitting position at the level of the T4 with the probe in a vertical position 2.5-3 cm lateral to the midline. The midpoint of the transducer is to be placed in a longitudinal paramedian plane between two transverse processes which visualized with the superior costo-transverse ligament and the pleura visible in between . After this, 15-20 cc of bupivacaine 0.25% will be injected

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Thoracic paravertebral block(TPVB) group

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Thoracic paravertebral block group (TPVB) group: The midpoint of the transducer is to be placed in a longitudinal paramedian plane between two transverse processes.Tuohy needle will be introduced in a cephalad direction. The tip of the needle will be advanced under direct visualization until it pierces the superior costo-transverse ligament. When the needle tip is located immediately above the pleura, the needle is aspirated to confirm the absence of blood or air.

Serratus anterior plane block group (SAP) group: The US probe will be placed over the mid-clavicular region of the thoracic cage in a sagittal plane. The ribs will be counted until the 5th rib is identified in the midaxillary line. The latissimus dorsi, teres major and serratus muscles will be then easily identifiable by US overlying the fifth rib. The needle will be introduced in-plane with respect to the US probe from supero-anterior to postero-inferior

Group II :

These patients will receive serratus anterior plane block. The block will be performed while the patient is in the supine position by using a linear Ultrasound probe of high frequency (6-13 MHz) after sheathing. The probe will be placed over the mid-clavicular region of the thoracic cage in a sagittal plane. The ribs will be counted inferiorly and laterally, until the 5th rib is identified in the midaxillary line. The latissimus dorsi (superficial and posterior) , teres major (superior) and serratus muscles (deep and inferior) will be then easily identifiable by U/S overlying the fifth rib.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Thoracic paravertebral block(TPVB) group

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Thoracic paravertebral block group (TPVB) group: The midpoint of the transducer is to be placed in a longitudinal paramedian plane between two transverse processes.Tuohy needle will be introduced in a cephalad direction. The tip of the needle will be advanced under direct visualization until it pierces the superior costo-transverse ligament. When the needle tip is located immediately above the pleura, the needle is aspirated to confirm the absence of blood or air.

Serratus anterior plane block group (SAP) group: The US probe will be placed over the mid-clavicular region of the thoracic cage in a sagittal plane. The ribs will be counted until the 5th rib is identified in the midaxillary line. The latissimus dorsi, teres major and serratus muscles will be then easily identifiable by US overlying the fifth rib. The needle will be introduced in-plane with respect to the US probe from supero-anterior to postero-inferior

Interventions

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Thoracic paravertebral block(TPVB) group

Thoracic paravertebral block group (TPVB) group: The midpoint of the transducer is to be placed in a longitudinal paramedian plane between two transverse processes.Tuohy needle will be introduced in a cephalad direction. The tip of the needle will be advanced under direct visualization until it pierces the superior costo-transverse ligament. When the needle tip is located immediately above the pleura, the needle is aspirated to confirm the absence of blood or air.

Serratus anterior plane block group (SAP) group: The US probe will be placed over the mid-clavicular region of the thoracic cage in a sagittal plane. The ribs will be counted until the 5th rib is identified in the midaxillary line. The latissimus dorsi, teres major and serratus muscles will be then easily identifiable by US overlying the fifth rib. The needle will be introduced in-plane with respect to the US probe from supero-anterior to postero-inferior

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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Serratus anterior plane block( SAP) group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Female patients
2. Breast surgery with or without axillary clearance.
3. Age from 20 to 60 years.
4. ASA I, II, III.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Major reconstructive breast surgery.
2. Age younger than 20 or older than 60 years.
3. ASA IV, V.
4. Hypersensitivity to any drug to be used.
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Mohamed, Ahmed A., M.D.

INDIV

Sponsor Role collaborator

Laila Halim Doss

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Ahmed Zaghloul Fouad

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Michael Zarif Sobhy

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Cairo University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ahmed Abdalla

Assistant Professor of Anesthesia &I.C.U and Pain Clinic

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Ahmed Abdalla, M.D

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Cairo University

Locations

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Ahmed Abdalla Mohamed

Cairo, , Egypt

Site Status

Kasr Alainy Hospitals

Cairo, , Egypt

Site Status

Countries

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Egypt

Other Identifiers

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N19-2016/MD

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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