National Cancer Institute, Egypt
Clinical trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute, Egypt, explained in plain language.
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New study aims to ease pain after mastectomy without strong drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (costotransverse foramen block and erector spinae plane block) to see which one better controls pain after modified radical mastectomy. About 110 women having this breast cancer surgery will receive one of the two blocks. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 09, 2026 05:35 UTC
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New hope for breast cancer survivors: nerve block eases shoulder pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether numbing specific shoulder nerves can reduce pain in people who have shoulder pain after breast cancer surgery and radiation. Sixty adults aged 18-65 will be randomly assigned to receive the nerve block or standard care. The main goal is to see if pain sco…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 09, 2026 05:34 UTC
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New nerve block technique aims to slash morphine use after knee tumor surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an ultrasound-guided IPACK nerve block to the usual adductor canal block can better control pain after knee tumor removal. About 70 adults aged 18–65 will be randomly assigned to receive either the extra block or standard pain medicines. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:39 UTC
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New combo aims to ease Post-Amputation pain in sarcoma patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two pain relief methods during spinal anesthesia for above-knee amputation in people with sarcoma of the lower leg. One group gets a standard drug (fentanyl) plus an extra drug (dexmedetomidine), while the other gets fentanyl alone. The goal is to see if the c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:02 UTC
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New study aims to find best pain relief for lung surgery patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (costotransverse foramen block and thoracic paravertebral block) to control pain after lung cancer surgery. 70 adults undergoing thoracotomy will be randomly assigned to one of the two blocks. The goal is to see which method reduces t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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New study aims to ease shoulder pain after lung cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (interscalene block and anterior suprascapular block) to see which one better prevents shoulder pain after lung surgery. About 75 adults with lung cancer will be randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks or standard pain treatmen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:48 UTC
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New study aims to ease Post-Surgery pain for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques (RISS block vs. erector spinae plane block) for pain relief after mastectomy in 40 breast cancer patients. The goal is to see which method reduces the need for morphine and other opioids after surgery, helping patie…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:02 UTC