U.S., Nov. 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07232979) titled 'M-TAPA Block for Analgesia After Open-Heart Surgery' on Nov. 14.
Brief Summary: Postoperative pain following open-heart surgery is primarily attributed to median sternotomy; however, additional pain sources include costovertebral joint stress resulting from sternal retraction, as well as chest wall and mediastinal drains placed during the postoperative period. This pain is often severe, particularly within the first few hours after surgery, making effective control both challenging and crucial. Inadequate pain management frequently necessitates high doses of opioids, which may cause adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, respirat...