Freezing nerves vs. nerve block: which eases heart surgery pain better?
NCT ID NCT06086535
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two methods to control pain after heart surgery done through a small cut in the chest. One method freezes the nerves between the ribs during surgery, and the other injects a numbing medicine near those nerves after surgery. The goal was to see which approach provides better pain relief and reduces the chance of long-term nerve pain. The study included 63 adults who had heart surgery through a minithoracotomy.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ropivacaine
What this could lead to
If one method works better, it could lead to better pain control after heart surgery with less need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 63 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and both methods carry risks like nerve damage or infection.
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Locations
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Susana González Suárez
Barcelona, Catalonia, 08035, Spain