New study aims to slash opioid use after open-heart surgery
NCT ID NCT06870383
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests which nerve block technique better controls pain after open-heart surgery. 66 adults will receive one of two ultrasound-guided injections before surgery. The goal is to reduce the need for strong painkillers (opioids) and improve comfort during recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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66 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 21 to 65 years. * Both sexes. * Scheduled for open heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass and midline sternotomy. Exclusion Criteria: * History of chronic pain or Long-term or recent use of opioids. * History of allergy to local anesthetic drugs. * Ejection fraction of left ventricle less than 30%. * History of psychiatric diseases or any neurological disorders. * Pre-existing major organ dysfunction as hepatic or renal failure.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tanta University Hospitals
Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, 31527, Egypt
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