Pain block showdown: which works best for heart rhythm surgery?

NCT ID NCT04868058

First seen Dec 24, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested two types of nerve blocks (serratus anterior plane block and erector spinae plane block) to manage pain after hybrid arrhythmia ablation surgery. The goal was to see which block works better for pain relief and recovery. The study was terminated early, but it involved 28 adults aged 18-80 undergoing heart rhythm surgery.

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Locations

  • Universitair Ziekenhuis

    Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1090, Belgium

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