New nerve block combo may cut opioid use after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07658521
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to standard pain relief can lower opioid use and pain after coronary artery bypass grafting. 88 adults having elective bypass surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve blocks plus standard medications or standard medications alone. Pain scores, opioid use, and recovery milestones will be tracked for 48 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could reduce reliance on opioid painkillers and improve recovery after heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (88 participants) testing a procedure, not a new drug. The nerve blocks may not significantly reduce pain or opioid use, and there are risks like bleeding or infection.
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Locations
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Ain Shams University Hospitals
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 1181, Egypt