New nerve block could slash opioid use after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07259824
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a specific nerve block, called SPSIPB, can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after minimally invasive heart surgery. Fifty adults were split into two groups: one got the nerve block plus standard care, the other got standard care alone. Researchers measured total opioid use in the first 24 hours after surgery, along with pain scores and recovery speed.
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 effective, this nerve block could become a standard way to reduce pain and opioid use after minimally invasive heart surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 50 participants. The nerve block may not provide significant benefit over standard care, and there are risks like bleeding or infection from the injection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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