Chest nerve block may help heart surgery patients breathe easier
NCT ID NCT05999721
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether a superficial parasternal intercostal plane block—a numbing injection near the breastbone—can reduce the decline in lung function that often follows cardiac surgery. One hundred adults scheduled for elective heart surgery will receive either the nerve block plus standard care or standard care alone. Researchers will measure changes in breathing tests and pain levels to see if the block helps preserve lung capacity and reduce opioid use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine and epinephrine injection
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this nerve block could become a standard way to help patients breathe better and use less pain medication after heart surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to all patients. The nerve block itself carries rare risks like infection or bleeding.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Rabin Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPetah Tikva, Israel
Contact
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Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital
RECRUITINGPetah Tikva, Israel
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