Comparing two pain blocks for heart surgery recovery
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of pain blocks (Exparel vs. Marcaine) given during heart surgery to see which one provides better pain relief. If you are scheduled for a heart surgery through a small or full chest incision, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a heart surgery through a small chest incision (mini thoracotomy) or a full chest incision (open sternotomy).
- You are not currently taking daily pain medication for a chronic pain condition.
- Your surgery is not an emergency.
- You speak English.
- You do not have an active infection, are not on a heart pump, and do not need medication to support blood pressure.
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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