New pain block may stop chronic ache after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT05920967
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 562 adults having minimally invasive heart surgery to see if adding a long-acting steroid (dexamethasone palmitate) to a nerve block could prevent chronic pain better than a standard steroid. Participants received a one-time injection followed by a continuous pain pump. The goal was to reduce pain that lasts months after surgery.
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Xijing Hospital
Xi'an, 710032, China
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