Methadone for pain after heart surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a single dose of methadone given during heart surgery can improve pain control and recovery. It may be an option for people having planned (not emergency) heart surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for elective heart surgery (not an emergency).
- You do not take prescription opioids for chronic pain at home.
- You do not have a history of opioid use disorder or take medication for it.
- You do not have a very long QT interval on your heart tracing (over 500 ms).
- You do not have advanced kidney disease (eGFR below 30) or liver cirrhosis.
- You are not pregnant at the time of surgery.
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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