Comparing Nerve Blocks for Sternotomy Pain
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This study compares three different injection techniques (nerve blocks) to reduce pain after heart surgery that cuts through the breastbone. The goal is to find the best way to control pain with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- Your overall health is classified as ASA I, II, or III (stable, with mild to moderate disease).
- You provide written consent to join the study.
- You are scheduled for elective heart surgery that involves cutting through the breastbone (sternotomy).
- You are not pregnant, do not have a BMI over 35, have no allergies to the numbing medicines or opioids, and have no bleeding problems or infection at the injection site.
Quick eligibility check
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