Nerve block for pain after open-heart surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a nerve block (an injection near the back muscles) to see if it helps control pain after open-heart surgery. It might be a good option if you are having planned heart surgery through a cut in the middle of your chest.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for planned (not emergency) open-heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine.
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health problems (ASA class 2 or 3).
- You are able to use a pain pump (PCA) and follow instructions.
- You do not have chronic pain, sleep apnea, severe organ problems, or a history of long-term opioid use.
- You have not had heart surgery before on the same area.
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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