Left-side chest surgery pain block and heart function
This study tests a numbing injection near the spine on the left side of the back, called a erector spinae plane block, to see if it helps keep the heart working well during and after left-side chest surgery. It may help reduce pain and protect heart function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are having elective (non-emergency) surgery on the left side of your chest.
- You are a healthy or have mild to moderate health issues (ASA I-III).
- You are not currently taking strong opioid pain medications.
- You do not have bleeding problems or take blood thinners (bleeding risk).
- You do not have an infection at the injection site (back).
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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