New pain block technique tested for heart surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT05320718
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two ways to control pain after minimally invasive heart bypass surgery: a newer erector spinae plane block (ESPB) versus the standard paravertebral block (PVB). 140 patients received one of the two blocks using the numbing drug ropivacaine. The goal was to see if ESPB works as well as PVB for pain relief, especially when coughing.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ropivacaine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a newer, simpler nerve block (ESPB) is just as good as the standard one (PVB) for controlling pain after heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study comparing two established techniques. The results may not apply to all heart surgeries or patients, and both blocks carry risks like bleeding or infection.
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Locations
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Department of Anesthesiology,Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100191, China
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Peking University Third Hosptial
Beijing, 100191, China