New nerve block may ease pain after bypass surgery

NCT ID NCT06908681

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mustafa Aydemir Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a nerve block given before heart surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioids afterward. 76 patients received either the block or a placebo injection. Researchers measured pain scores and opioid use in the first 24 hours after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

bupivacaine

What this could lead to

If it works, this nerve block could become a standard way to manage pain after heart surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial. The results may not apply to all heart surgery patients, and the block may not provide meaningful pain relief compared to placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING (CABG) SURGERY POSTOPERATIVE PAIN STERNOTOMY

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Locations

University of Health Sciences, Konya City Hospital

Konya, 42080, Turkey (Türkiye)