New nerve block combo aims to slash opioid use after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07622823
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether combining two types of nerve blocks can help people who have heart surgery use fewer strong painkillers (opioids) and recover better. About 90 adults having planned heart surgery will receive one of two nerve block combinations. Researchers will measure how much pain medicine they need, their recovery quality, and if they develop long-term pain.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 90 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
It is planned to include ASA score I-IIII adult patients who are scheduled to elective cardiac surgery
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * elective cardiac surgery planned * over 18 years, adult * American Society of Anaesthesiology (ASA) score I-III Exclusion Criteria: * under 18 years of age, * ASA IV and above, * contraindications for the block application * history of cardiac surgery, * reoperated due to surgery-related complications after emergency surgery or postoperative elective surgery, * off-pump cardiac surgery or minimally invasive cardiac surgery * unable to be extubated in the intensive care unit at 24 hours postoperatively * history of chronic pain treatment * chronic alcoholism and substance abuse * declining to give written informed consent
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGAntalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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