Nerve block for pain relief after heart surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a nerve block injection near the shoulder blade to reduce pain after heart surgery. The goal is to see if it helps patients recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are scheduled for elective heart surgery using a heart-lung machine through a breastbone incision.
- Your overall health status is classified as ASA II or III by your doctor.
- You understand the study and can agree to participate.
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines.
- You do not take daily pain medications or have had previous chest surgery.
- You have no history of substance abuse.
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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