New nerve block aimed at cutting opioid use after bypass
NCT ID NCT07587320
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving a set of nerve blocks (injections of numbing medicine) right after anesthesia but before surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after coronary artery bypass grafting. 56 adults scheduled for elective bypass surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve blocks plus standard pain care, or standard care alone. The main goal is to measure total opioid use in the first 48 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- nerve block package (ultrasound-guided injections of local anesthetic)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain after heart bypass surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers like opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study (56 people) testing a procedure, not a drug. The nerve blocks may not provide significant extra pain relief, and there are small risks like bleeding or infection at the injection sites.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Health Sciences, Diyarbakir Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGDiyarbakır, Diyarbakır, Turkey (Türkiye)
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