Nerve block for pain after minimally invasive aortic valve surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a nerve block (injection of numbing medicine near the chest wall) to control pain after aortic valve replacement through a small right-sided chest incision. It may help reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement through a small cut on the right side of your chest
- You are in generally stable health (ASA class II, III, or IV) and have a low-to-moderate surgical risk score (EuroSCORE 2 of 4% or less)
- You are not dependent on strong painkillers (opioids) and do not have chronic pain
- You are not allergic to the study medicines or have severe kidney/liver problems
- You do not have a serious infection near the surgery area, uncontrolled epilepsy, or cognitive issues, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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