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Oral Methadone in Cardiac Surgery
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of administration of oral methadone preoperatively and intravenous methadone upon induction of general anesthesia on postoperative pain for patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery.
Official title: Oral Methadone In Cardiac Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-01-13
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2026-01-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Methadone, oral
Patients will receive 0.4mg/kg PO methadone immediately prior to transport to the operating room
Methadone, intravenously
Patients will receive 0.3mg/kg methadone intravenously after induction of general anesthesia
Locations (1)
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States