Chest wall nerve block for reducing pain after heart surgery
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This study tests whether a numbing injection near the chest wall (called a parasternal block) helps reduce long-term pain after heart surgery. It may help you have less pain and recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are scheduled for heart surgery that involves a cut down the middle of your chest (called a sternotomy).
- You can understand and report your pain level using a simple 0-10 scale.
- You are willing to take part and sign a consent form.
- You do not regularly take strong painkillers (opioids), have a bleeding disorder, or have an allergy to the study medicines.
Quick eligibility check
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