New nerve block could cut opioid use after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07588230
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a specific nerve block, called the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block, can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after minimally invasive heart valve surgery. 90 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block with bupivacaine or a placebo before surgery. Researchers will measure total opioid use and pain scores in the first 24 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain after heart valve surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers like opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. The nerve block may not provide significant pain relief, and there are risks like infection or allergic reaction.
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Fatma Acil
RECRUITINGDiyarbakır, Outside of the US, 21070, Turkey (Türkiye)
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
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