Nerve Blocks to Reduce Pain After Heart Surgery
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether special numbing injections around nerves (called fascial plane blocks) can help reduce pain and improve recovery after planned heart surgery. The goal is to see if this technique helps patients manage pain better and recover faster.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for planned (elective) heart surgery
- You are 18 years old or older
- Your overall health is rated as ASA I, II, or III (generally good to moderate health, not severely ill)
- You have never had heart surgery before
- You are not currently treated for chronic pain or don't have a history of long-term pain treatment
- You do not have a history of heavy alcohol use or substance abuse
Quick eligibility check
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