Pain control after minimally invasive heart surgery: nerve block vs wound injection
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after minimally invasive heart surgery: a nerve block injection near the ribs or injecting numbing medicine into the wound. The goal is to find which method works better for reducing pain and your need for painkillers.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You are scheduled for minimally invasive heart surgery through a small cut on the left side of your chest
- Have no bleeding disorders or are not taking blood thinners
- No allergies to numbing medications or opioid pain relievers
- No infection at the injection site
Quick eligibility check
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