Could a targeted chest nerve block take the sting out of pacemaker surgery?
NCT ID NCT07739407
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether adding an ultrasound-guided PECS II block—a numbing injection between chest muscles—to standard local anesthesia can reduce pain during permanent pacemaker implantation. About 72 adults scheduled for the procedure will be randomly assigned to receive either the extra block or standard care alone. The main focus is pain intensity while the pacemaker pocket is created, with secondary measures including painkiller use, satisfaction, and complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ultrasound-guided PECS II block (injection of bupivacaine between chest muscles)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a simple, drug-sparing way to make pacemaker implantation more comfortable, reducing pain and the need for extra painkillers during and after the procedure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The block carries small risks like bleeding, infection, or nerve damage, and it may not provide meaningful extra pain relief beyond standard care.
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