Heart surgery pain breakthrough? new study tests block vs. opioids
NCT ID NCT07629453
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a special numbing shot (regional anesthesia) can reduce the chance of long-term pain after heart surgery compared to standard opioid painkillers. It will involve 180 adults having elective heart surgery. The study also tests a new questionnaire designed to predict who is at risk for chronic pain.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Regional anesthesia (chest wall plane block) versus standard opioid-based pain management
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a better way to manage pain after heart surgery and a tool to identify patients at high risk for long-term pain.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 180 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The pain risk questionnaire may not accurately predict outcomes in larger, more diverse groups.
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