Nerve block for better breathing after heart surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial is testing a nerve block (a numbing injection) placed near the breastbone to see if it helps your lungs work better after heart surgery. If you are having planned heart surgery through a breastbone cut, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for planned heart surgery (not an emergency).
- Your surgery will be done through a cut in your breastbone (sternotomy).
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 20 and 40.
- You do not have severe lung disease or chronic pain and are not allergic to common pain medicines.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
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.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to manage pain after heart surgery through the breastbone. The goal is to find which method provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
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.
This study tests a specific nerve block to see if it improves pain control and speeds up recovery after chest surgery. It may help reduce the need for strong pain medicines and help you feel better sooner.
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to manage pain during and after a type of lung surgery that removes only part of the lung. It aims to find which block provides better pain relief and recovery.
This study tests a pain-relief method for people having planned (elective) heart bypass surgery. After surgery, a thin tube is placed near the nerves between the ribs to numb the area, which may reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers.
Hear when a new Postoperative Pain trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.