Heart surgery patients may need fewer opioids with new pain block
NCT ID NCT06028126
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested a pain-relief method for adults having open-heart surgery. Half received a numbing medicine (ropivacaine) through small tubes placed near the breastbone, while the other half got a saltwater placebo. The goal was to see if the nerve block could lower the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed after surgery. The trial involved 340 participants and measured pain and opioid use for up to 72 hours after the procedure.
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Locations
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Foothills Medical Centre
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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QEII Health Sciences Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia, NS B3H 3A7, Canada
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Royal Columbian Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada
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