Heart surgery pain relief: shot before incision cuts opioid use
NCT ID NCT04333095
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether injecting a long-acting painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) into the breastbone before cutting it during heart surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers. 70 adults having heart surgery through the breastbone took part. The goal was to see if this approach works better than giving the same painkiller at the end of surgery.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital - Plano
Plano, Texas, 75093, United States
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