Comparing two nerve blocks for pain after heart surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (SPIP and ESP) to see which provides better pain relief after heart surgery. Participation may help improve how pain is managed after your operation.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must be scheduled for your first heart surgery that involves opening the chest (median sternotomy).
- You must be able to understand pain assessments and use a patient-controlled pain pump.
- You must not have allergies to the study medications (e.g., bupivacaine, morphine).
- You must not be on long-term opioid painkillers or have significant liver, kidney, or bleeding problems.
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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