New nerve block could cut opioid use after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT06077422
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether a nerve block given before heart surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers afterward. About 150 adults having certain heart surgeries will receive either a long-acting or standard form of the numbing drug bupivacaine. Researchers will track how much pain medication patients need in the first five days after surgery.
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Locations
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Rutgers RWJMS
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08903, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
bupivacaine (as liposomal or standard injection)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain after heart surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers like opioids.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to everyone. The nerve block may not provide enough pain relief, and there are risks like infection or nerve damage.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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