CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
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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: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:45 UTC
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Virtual reality zen: a new way to ease stress after heart surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a short, 15-minute virtual reality mindfulness session could help reduce anxiety and stress in patients recovering from heart surgery. 34 adults who had just left the intensive care unit took part. Half received the VR mindfulness session plus standard c…
Matched conditions: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:45 UTC
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New ultrasound method could prevent fluid overload in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring the size of a large vein (the inferior vena cava) through the liver can predict if a patient needs more fluids. It involved 40 adults in the ICU after heart surgery. The goal was to find a safe, non-invasive way to guide fluid treatment and …
Matched conditions: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:51 UTC
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Heart surgery patients: new block may change pain management
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. They also tracked pain scores, opioid use, and hospital sta…
Matched conditions: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Sponsor: Antalya Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC