Could a simple pill before heart surgery cut opioid use?

NCT ID NCT07221617

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study compares giving oral methadone before heart surgery versus intravenous methadone during anesthesia to see which better controls pain afterward. About 100 adults having elective heart surgery will take part at Mayo Clinic. The goal is to reduce the total amount of opioids needed in the first 72 hours after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

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    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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