Nerve block tested to slash pain after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT03743194

Summary

This study tested whether a specific type of nerve block, injected near the chest muscles, provides better pain relief than standard pain medications after minimally invasive heart valve repair. It involved 210 adults recovering from this specific surgery. Researchers measured pain levels, opioid medication use, and breathing function in the first three days after the operation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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