Using a nerve block to manage pain after heart surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Rectus Sheath Block in reducing postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard care without it. The study aims to determine if this regional anesthesia technique can lead to lower pain scores and reduced reliance on opioids after surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:

  1. Adults 18-85 years old
  2. Scheduled to undergo cardiac procedures involving chest tubes
  3. Male or female

Exclusion Criteria:

* An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:

  1. ASA class V
  2. Urgent or emergent surgery
  3. Contraindications to administration of local anesthesia (e.g. local anesthetic allergy)
  4. History of substance abuse or chronic opioid use
  5. Patient refusal or inability to consent

Where it's running

• Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital Center
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ali Shariat, MD
• Email: AliNima.Shariat@mountsinai.org
• Phone: 212-523-2500

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.