Heart surgery patients may need fewer opioids with pre-incision pain block
NCT ID NCT04333095
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested whether injecting a long-lasting pain medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) into the breastbone area before the surgeon makes the cut can reduce the need for opioid painkillers after heart surgery. 70 adults having heart surgery through the breastbone took part. The goal was to see if this approach leads to less pain and lower opioid use compared to standard care.
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Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital - Plano
Plano, Texas, 75093, United States
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