New pain block combo may ease recovery after Open-Heart surgery
NCT ID NCT06865404
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding two extra nerve blocks to a standard one can better control pain from chest drains after heart surgery. 180 adults having elective heart surgery received either the standard block alone or with an added block. Researchers measured drain site pain, opioid use, and time to breathing tube removal.
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Locations
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Alexandria University
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 21521, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide better pain control after heart surgery, reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial. The added blocks may not significantly reduce pain or may carry risks like bleeding or infection.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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