National Cancer Institute, Egypt
Clinical trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute, Egypt, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple additive make nerve blocks last longer after chest surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding either dexmedetomidine or magnesium sulphate to the standard numbing medicine bupivacaine improves pain control after chest surgery. About 60 adults with cancer undergoing thoracotomy will receive one of three nerve-block combinations. The main goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Level nerve block may offer better pain control after breast cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain relief in women undergoing breast cancer surgery. One group receives a single-level block, while another receives a two-level block, with some patients also getting the medication dexmedetomidine. The goal is to see which app…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pain block study aims to ease recovery after mastectomy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two different nerve block techniques—bilevel erector spinae plane block and pecto-serratus block—to see which provides better pain relief after modified radical mastectomy in breast cancer patients. Sixty women will be enrolled and their painkiller use and pain s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Nerve block may offer new relief for breast cancer survivors with stubborn 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 with this type of pain will be randomly assigned to receive the nerve block or standard care. The main goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study aims to ease shoulder pain after lung surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of nerve blocks to see which one better prevents shoulder pain after lung surgery. 75 adults with lung cancer scheduled for open-lung surgery will receive either an interscalene block, an anterior suprascapular block, or standard epidural pain relief. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study aims to ease Post-Mastectomy pain without strong drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two different nerve block techniques to control pain after mastectomy in 40 women with breast cancer. The goal is to see which method reduces the need for morphine and other opioids, helping patients recover faster and with fewer side effects. Participants will r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New nerve block cocktail may slash morphine use after knee tumor surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an IPACK nerve block to a standard adductor canal block can better control pain after surgery to remove tumors around the knee. 70 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the combined nerve blocks or standard pain medication. The main go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New pain block may cut morphine use after lung surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two different nerve blocks to control pain after lung cancer surgery. 70 adults will receive either a costotransverse foramen block or a thoracic paravertebral block, both using the numbing drug bupivacaine. The goal is to see which block reduces the need for mor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New pain block could reduce opioid use after mastectomy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks to control pain after modified radical mastectomy. 110 women will receive either a costotransverse foramen block or an erector spinae plane block, both using the numbing drug bupivacaine. The goal is to see which block reduces the nee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New nerve block may cut opioid use after cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nerve block called the transversalis fascia plane block can reduce pain after inguinal lymph node removal in cancer patients. The goal is to lower the need for strong painkillers like opioids, which can cause nausea, dizziness, and breathing problems. 9…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New pain cocktail could ease suffering after cancer amputation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two spinal anesthesia recipes for people having a leg amputated above the knee due to sarcoma (a type of cancer). One group gets the standard fentanyl plus bupivacaine, the other gets an added drug called dexmedetomidine. The goal is to see if the combo delays…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC