Saliva test reveals best pain relief for Open-Heart patients

NCT ID NCT07621744

First seen Jun 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 120 heart surgery patients to see which pain relief method works better: a nerve block near the breastbone or injecting pain medicine into the wound. Researchers measured pain levels and a natural painkiller in saliva to compare the two approaches. The goal was to find a more effective way to manage pain after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ataturk University

    Erzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)

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