Study maps how well nerve blocks numb the skin for breast cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT06911892
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how different nerve blocks numb the skin for breast cancer surgery. Thirty-six patients received one of three types of nerve blocks before surgery. Researchers mapped the numb area and checked if it covered the surgical incision. The goal is to help doctors choose the best block for pain control.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best nerve block for each patient to reduce pain after breast cancer surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Samsun University, Samsun Training and Research Hospital
Samsun, Ilkadim, 55400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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