New pain block study aims to speed recovery after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07417462
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests two different nerve blocks to see which one better controls pain after open-heart surgery. 90 adults aged 40-60 having coronary bypass will get one of the blocks or a sham procedure. The goal is to reduce pain and the need for extra painkillers, helping patients recover more smoothly.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine and dexamethasone
- What this could lead to
- If one block works better, it could become the standard way to manage pain after open-heart surgery, helping patients recover faster with less medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The blocks might not reduce pain significantly more than a sham procedure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assiut University
RECRUITINGAsyut, 71515, Egypt
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