New pain protocol aims to ease recovery for kids after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT06626035

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests a methadone-based recovery plan to improve pain control and reduce opioid use in 500 children aged 3 to 18 after heart surgery. Half will get the new plan, half standard care. The goal is to see if the new approach leads to less pain and fewer side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • UPMC Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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