Clinical trials
Median Sternotomy clinical trials
Below are recruiting median sternotomy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 7 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06646172Recruiting
Long-acting pain medicine during heart surgery
This trial tests a long-acting numbing medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) compared to standard local anesthetic during heart surgery through the breastbone. It aims to provide better pain control with fewer side effects.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–90 - NCT06984276Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain relief in children having heart surgery
This study compares two different ultrasound-guided numbing injections (pectoral nerve block vs. transverse thoracic plane block) to see which provides better pain control for children aged 6 months to 7 years undergoing heart surgery through a chest incision with a heart-lung machine.
CairoAges 6 months–7 years - NCT07251881Recruiting
SuperCable vs. steel wire for closing the breastbone after heart surgery
This study compares two types of wire (SuperCable vs. standard steel wire) used to close the breastbone after heart bypass surgery. Researchers want to see if the new cable leads to better healing and fewer problems.
ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT07740915Enrolling by invitation
Pain relief after heart surgery in children
This study compares two types of pain blocks for children having heart surgery for the first time. The goal is to see which block provides better pain relief after surgery, which could help your child recover more comfortably.
Diyarbakır, DiyarbakırAges birth–18 years - NCT07354750Recruiting
Parasternal block for pain in pediatric heart surgery
This trial tests whether a nerve block given before a heart surgery incision reduces the need for pain medicine during the operation in children aged 6 months to 7 years having their first heart surgery through the breastbone.
AnkaraAges 6 months–7 years - NCT07649330Recruiting
Myofascial Release for Heart Surgery Recovery
This study tests whether a hands-on soft-tissue massage technique can help reduce pain and stiffness in patients recovering from open-heart surgery. The goal is to see if it speeds up healing and improves quality of life after the procedure.
Kaohsiung CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07215546Enrolling by invitation
Stopping pain after heart surgery with a special chest closure
This trial tests a new device to close the breastbone after open-heart surgery to see if it helps reduce the need for prescription pain medicine. The device is designed to hold the bone together more securely, which may lead to less pain and faster recovery.
Naples, FloridaAges 19–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for median sternotomy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 7 recruiting median sternotomy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a median sternotomy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a median sternotomy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.