Nerve blocks slash pain after heart surgery, study finds

NCT ID NCT06793436

First seen May 19, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether two types of chest wall nerve blocks (PECS and SAP) could reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after coronary artery bypass surgery. A total of 243 adults participated. The blocks aim to improve recovery by lowering pain scores, reducing opioid use, and shortening time on a breathing machine and in the ICU.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Van Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine Department of anesthesiology and reanimation

    Van, Tuşba, 65080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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