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New study seeks better pain relief after minimally invasive heart surgery

NCT ID NCT07433114

Symptom relief Sponsor: Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Ovest Milanese, Ospedale di Legnano Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two different numbing techniques (ESP block and SAP block) to see which one works better for pain control after heart surgery done through a small chest cut. 57 adults took part, and researchers measured pain levels, morphine use, and overall recovery quality. The goal was to find a way to reduce strong painkillers and help patients recover faster.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

57 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 18 years of age undergoing cardiac surgery via a mini thoracotomy approach * patient agreement to participate in the protocol and sign the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * patients with psychiatric disorders * patients who have already undergone surgery involving the chest wall * patients suffering from chronic pain already undergoing home therapy * allergy to NSAIDs/paracetamol * absence of informed consent * participation in a clinical trial in which an investigational drug was administered within 30 days of screening or within the five half-lives of the study drug (whichever is longer) * pregnant women.

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Cardiac surgery

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    Legnano, Italy, 20025, Italy

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