Nerve Block for Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery Pain
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a targeted nerve block (pain-numbing injection) to help manage pain after minimally invasive heart valve surgery. Researchers want to see if this technique reduces pain and the need for opioid medications during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You are scheduled for elective (planned, not emergency) minimally invasive heart valve surgery through a small chest incision
- You are in generally good health (ASA status I–III, meaning you have no serious medical conditions or only mild/moderate conditions)
- You can understand and rate your pain level on a 0–10 scale
- You are willing and able to provide written informed consent
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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