CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
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VR meditation eases Post-Surgery stress in heart patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a short virtual reality mindfulness session could help patients feel less anxious and stressed after heart surgery. 34 adults who had heart bypass or valve repair took part. One group did a 15-minute VR mindfulness exercise, while the other group rece…
Matched conditions: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 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: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Heart surgery patients: new block may improve pain control
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a specific nerve block (pectointercostal fascial plane block) affects blood flow in 40 adults having planned heart surgery. Researchers used Doppler ultrasound to measure changes in blood volume and also tracked pain scores and opioid use after surgery. T…
Matched conditions: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Sponsor: Antalya Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New ultrasound technique may prevent fluid overload in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring the inferior vena cava through the liver (transhepatic approach) can predict if a patient needs more fluids after heart surgery. 40 ICU patients were included. The goal was to avoid giving too much fluid, which can be harmful. The study comp…
Matched conditions: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC