Clinical trials
Sternotomy clinical trials
Below are recruiting sternotomy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 24 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07386028Recruiting
Large chest cut vs small chest cut for aorta repair
This trial compares two surgical approaches for repairing an enlarged ascending aorta: the standard large chest incision and a smaller incision through the breastbone. It aims to see if the smaller cut leads to faster recovery.
TomskAges 18–80 - NCT06534372Recruiting
Factors affecting chronic pain after open-heart surgery
This study looks at factors that may lead to long-term pain after open-heart surgery. It follows patients who have coronary bypass or valve surgery to understand what might cause ongoing pain.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT07472296Recruiting
Comparing nerve blocks for heart surgery pain relief
This trial compares different types of nerve blocks to see which works best for managing pain after heart surgery through the breastbone. It may help reduce the need for strong pain medications.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–80 - NCT06476756Recruiting
Breathing exercises for recovery after heart surgery
This study tests two breathing techniques to help people recover after heart surgery where the breastbone was opened. The techniques may help you breathe easier and heal faster.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - 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+ - NCT06115759Recruiting
Recovery and activity study after open-heart surgery
This study tests a new recovery plan called T-REX to see if it helps patients feel better and get back to moving sooner after open-heart surgery. It is for people having surgery at Thorax Centrum Twente.
Enschede, OverijsselAges 18 years+ - NCT07452627Recruiting
Comparing Nerve Blocks for Sternotomy Pain
This study compares three different injection techniques (nerve blocks) to reduce pain after heart surgery that cuts through the breastbone. The goal is to find the best way to control pain with fewer side effects.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–80 - NCT04795193Enrolling by invitation
Minithoracotomy vs open surgery for multiple blocked heart arteries
This trial compares two types of bypass surgery for people with multiple blocked heart arteries, to see which one better improves quality of life and how well the bypasses stay open. You may be assigned based on your preferences, and the study also tracks heart scan and follow-up results.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 25–85 - NCT05885230Recruiting
Pain relief after heart surgery: nerve block vs lidocaine drip
This trial compares two ways to manage pain after open-heart surgery: an ultrasound-guided nerve block (PIFB) versus lidocaine given through a vein. The goal is to see which method works better and helps you recover more comfortably.
Banī Suwayf, e\EYGPTAges 18–75 - NCT06249568Recruiting
Testing fluid response during heart bypass surgery
This study tests a method to see if your body needs more fluids during heart bypass surgery. After the surgeon opens your chest, they will use a special breathing maneuver to check how well your heart responds to extra fluid, which may help guide your care.
AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT07513974Recruiting
Pain sensitivity test to predict opioid needs in heart surgery
This study measures how sensitive you are to pain using a special device, then tracks how much pain medication you need during heart surgery. The goal is to see if pain sensitivity can predict opioid requirements and help doctors customize pain control for you.
Brussels, AnderlechtAges Any age - NCT06233318Recruiting
Pain block for open heart surgery recovery
This study tests a nerve block given during open heart surgery to improve pain control. It might help patients recover with less discomfort.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06534775Recruiting
Chronic pain after sternotomy follow-up study
This study checks if chronic pain after sternotomy changes over time. If you were in the original PABLOS study, you may be able to join this follow-up.
Angers, Maine Et LoireAges 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 - NCT06001489Recruiting
Virtual reality for anxiety before heart surgery
This trial tests whether watching a 360-degree virtual reality video can help reduce anxiety before heart surgery. If you are waiting for elective heart surgery and are at least 18 years old, you may be able to participate.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06728371RecruitingPhase 3
IV methadone for pain after heart surgery
This trial tests if methadone given through a vein can control pain better after heart surgery done through a breastbone incision. It may be an option for adults having planned heart surgery who are expected to wake up and breathe on their own within 12 hours.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07315308Recruiting
Nerve block before heart surgery and painkiller use
This study tests whether a numbing injection in the chest before heart surgery can reduce the amount of pain medicine needed during the operation. It may help you manage pain better and recover more comfortably.
Gaziantep, SahinbeyAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07539623RecruitingPhase 3
Pain relief with suzetrigine after heart or weight-loss surgery
This study tests whether suzetrigine, a new pain medication, can reduce the need for opioids (strong painkillers) after cardiac or bariatric surgery. The goal is to help patients manage pain with fewer opioid-related side effects.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT07587320Recruiting
Nerve Blocks for Pain Relief After Heart Bypass Surgery
This trial tests a new pain-management technique using nerve blocks (numbing medicine injected near nerves) to help reduce pain and opioid use after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a common heart surgery. The goal is to help you recover more comfortably with fewer strong pain medications.
Diyarbakır, DiyarbakırAges 18–80 - 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
Hear when a new Sternotomy trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sternotomy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 24 recruiting 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 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 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.