New nerve block may ease pain after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT06895876
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a special nerve block (deep parasternal intercostal plane block) to see if it helps people recover better after heart surgery. 128 adults having heart surgery through a chest cut (sternotomy) took part. The goal was to improve overall recovery quality and reduce the need for morphine, which can cause side effects like nausea and breathing problems.
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Institut Arnault Tzanck
Saint-Laurent-du-Var, 06700, France
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