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Heart surgery patients may need fewer opioids with pre-incision pain block
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether injecting a long-lasting pain medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) into the breastbone area before the surgeon makes the cut can reduce the need for opioid painkillers after heart surgery. 70 adults having heart surgery through the breastbone took part. The …
Matched conditions: BLOCK
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 12:45 UTC
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Nerve block eases pain during heart valve procedure, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an ultrasound-guided TAP block (a type of nerve block) can reduce pain and improve stability during a heart valve replacement procedure called TAVI. Fifty adults undergoing elective TAVI received either the block or standard care. The goal was to see if …
Matched conditions: BLOCK
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Nerve block slashes opioid use after breast surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a special nerve block (erector spinae plane block) could help people use fewer strong painkillers after breast reduction surgery. 78 adults took part. The goal was to see if adding this block to standard pain care reduces opioid use and side effects l…
Matched conditions: BLOCK
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Where you inject matters: study tests best spot for back pain relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 90 adults with lower back pain from conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. Researchers compared pain relief and blood flow changes when numbing medicine was injected at different target areas during a lumbar spine block. The goal was to find whic…
Matched conditions: BLOCK
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:51 UTC