Nerve freezing cuts opioid use after heart surgery, pilot study shows
NCT ID NCT06443931
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested whether freezing certain nerves in the chest (cryoablation) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. Thirty adults took part, and the goal was to gather early data for a larger trial. The approach aims to ease recovery by lowering pain intensity and opioid use.
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Meshalkin Research Institute of Pathology of Circulation
Novosibirsk, 630055, Russia
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