Nerve block to reduce pain during heart catheterization via groin

This trial is testing whether a procedure called a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block—a targeted injection that numbs nerves in the lower belly—can reduce pain during and after heart catheterization. Heart catheterization is a common procedure where doctors insert a thin tube through an artery in your groin to diagnose or treat heart problems. The trial compares standard pain management alone against standard care plus the nerve block injection.

When heart catheterization is done through the groin, patients often experience pain at the insertion site during and after the procedure. Researchers want to see if this nerve block injection can provide better pain relief and comfort, potentially improving the patient experience without adding significant risk.