Chest wall nerve block for pain relief after open-heart surgery
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This study tests a numbing injection near the chest muscles to reduce pain after open-heart surgery. If it works, you may need less pain medication and recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 85 years old.
- You must be having open-heart surgery that is planned (not emergency).
- You must not have bleeding problems or take certain blood thinners that can't be paused.
- You must not be allergic to local anesthetics (numbing medicines).
- You must not have severe liver or kidney failure, or uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure.
- You must not be taking strong painkillers (opioids) for chronic pain or antidepressant medications.
Quick eligibility check
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