Pain management after open heart surgery: comparing three methods
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares three ways to manage pain after open heart surgery to see which best prevents long-term chronic pain. It may help you decide with your doctor which pain control option is right for you.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You are scheduled for open heart surgery through a cut in your chest bone.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 35.
- You are healthy enough for surgery (ASA class I, II, or III).
- You can understand and agree to participate in the study.
- You are able to receive any of the three pain management methods (IV pain meds, epidural, or nerve block).
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