Which painkiller works best after open heart surgery?

NCT ID NCT07257744

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looks at three common ways to manage pain after open heart surgery: IV pain medicine, an epidural, and a nerve block. The goal is to see which method helps prevent long-term pain that can last for months. Researchers will follow 90 adults for 3 months after surgery to track their pain levels and recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Karadeniz Technical University Farabi Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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