Heart surgery pain relief: study seeks optimal methadone dose

NCT ID NCT07226245

First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study aims to find the best dose of methadone to control pain after heart surgery. About 69 adults having elective heart surgery will receive one of three methadone dosing strategies. Researchers will measure methadone levels in the blood and track pain scores to determine the most effective approach.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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