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Nerve block keeps patients still during heart procedure, cuts pain and drug use
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an ultrasound-guided belly muscle nerve block (TAP block) can reduce pain and movement during a minimally invasive heart valve replacement (TAVI). Fifty adults having elective TAVI received either the block plus sedation or sedation alone. The goal was t…
Matched conditions: BLOCK
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Heart surgery pain relief: shot before incision cuts opioid use
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether injecting a long-acting painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) into the breastbone before cutting it during heart surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers. 70 adults having heart surgery through the breastbone took part. The goal was to se…
Matched conditions: BLOCK
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Nerve block slashes opioid need after breast surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special nerve block (erector spinae plane block) could help control pain and reduce the need for strong painkillers after breast reduction surgery. 78 adults took part. The goal was to see if adding this block to standard pain management leads to using…
Matched conditions: BLOCK
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Where you inject matters: study tests best spot for back pain block
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study looked at 90 people with lower back pain from conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. Researchers compared two different target areas for injecting numbing medicine during a lumbar spine block to see which provides better pain relief and blood flo…
Matched conditions: BLOCK
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC