New pain block study aims to speed heart surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT07557108
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a specific nerve block (PIFB) to standard pain management helps patients recover faster after open-heart surgery. It compares two types of nerve blocks in 123 adults undergoing elective heart surgery. The goal is to see if one block is at least as good as the other for improving recovery quality and reducing pain.
What this could mean
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Active substance
nerve block (pecto-intercostal fascial plane block, retro-intercostal fascial plane block, rectus sheath block)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simpler nerve block works just as well as another for reducing pain and speeding recovery after open-heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial focused on recovery quality, not a cure. The blocks may not provide better pain relief than standard care, and results may not apply to all heart surgery patients.
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Name: Ordu University Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGOrdu, Altinordu, 52200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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