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Nerve block tested to ease pain in keyhole heart surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if a targeted nerve block in the abdomen could better control pain for patients undergoing a minimally invasive heart valve replacement (TAVI). The goal was to keep patients more comfortable and still during the procedure, which may improve safety and satisfacti…
Matched conditions: BLOCK
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New shot before heart surgery could slash painkiller need
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if giving a long-acting numbing medicine before making the chest incision for heart surgery helps reduce pain afterward. Researchers compared this approach to a placebo in 70 patients to see if it lowered pain scores and reduced the need for strong opioid painki…
Matched conditions: BLOCK
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New nerve block could cut painkiller need after breast surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if adding a specific back nerve block to standard pain control methods could reduce the need for opioid painkillers after breast reduction surgery. Researchers compared patients who received the nerve block with those who did not, measuring pain levels and opioi…
Matched conditions: BLOCK
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Back pain breakthrough? study tests gentler nerve block technique
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two different injection techniques for a common back pain nerve block. Researchers wanted to see if injecting medication into a ligament instead of against bone provides the same pain relief while causing less discomfort during the procedure. The study involve…
Matched conditions: BLOCK
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC