Pill or needle? study tests best way to give methadone for heart surgery pain
NCT ID NCT06720415
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving methadone as a pill before heart surgery works as well as giving it through an IV during anesthesia. 41 adults having planned heart surgery took part. Researchers measured how much extra pain medicine they needed and their pain scores after surgery.
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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