Comparing two pain blocks for children's heart surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two types of numbing injections given with ultrasound guidance to reduce pain after heart surgery in children. It may be an option for children having certain types of heart surgery through a chest incision.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is having heart surgery that is risk category 1, 2, or 3 on the RACHS scale.
- The surgery will be done through a cut down the middle of the chest (sternotomy).
- Your child can be having a repeat surgery (redo).
- Your child is not on a breathing machine or heart-helping medicines before surgery.
- Your child does not have a bleeding disorder or severe high blood pressure in the lungs.
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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