Nerve block may cut opioid use after heart valve repair

NCT ID NCT05648266

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested whether a nerve block (serratus anterior plane block) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after minimally invasive mitral valve repair. 78 adults having this heart surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or a placebo. The main goals were to measure pain scores and total opioid use during their hospital stay.

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Locations

  • University Hospital Hamburg Eppendorf

    Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, 20251, Germany

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