Pain relief nerve block during heart surgery in children
Treatments studied
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a specific pain-relief nerve block placed in the back (near the erector spinae muscle) can improve comfort for babies and children having surgery for certain congenital heart defects. It may help reduce pain around the time of surgery.
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Who can take part
- You or your child is being treated at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital for a congenital heart problem that needs surgery
- The heart condition is either cyanotic (low oxygen) or non-cyanotic (not low oxygen)
- The baby is at least 32 weeks gestation (born at 32 weeks or later)
- There is no known problem with the brain or spinal cord (no central nervous system malformations)
- The team does not expect you will need emergency breathing support with ECMO after surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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