Testing a nerve block for better recovery after heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if a ultrasound-guided injection near the stellate ganglion (a cluster of nerves in the neck) can improve recovery after planned heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. The goal is to see if this nerve block reduces pain and speeds up healing.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must be scheduled for planned heart surgery that lasts at least 24 hours and uses a heart-lung machine (like valve repair or bypass surgery)
- You must not be allergic to numbing medicines used in the procedure
- You must not have certain heart rhythm problems or low blood volume
- You must not be pregnant, in labor, or breastfeeding
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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