Comparing two nerve blocks after open-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 cardiac surgery. If you are having open-heart surgery, this could help you recover with less pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for your first open-heart surgery through the breastbone (not a keyhole or repeat surgery).
- You are able to understand pain assessments and use a patient-controlled pain pump.
- You are not allergic to any of the study medications (for example, morphine or bupivacaine).
- You do not have serious liver or kidney disease, a bleeding disorder, or an active infection at the injection site.
- You are not on long-term strong painkillers, and you are not pregnant (if applicable).
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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