Extra chest block may cut opioid need after breast reduction
NCT ID NCT07432256
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study looked at whether adding a nerve block near the breastbone to a standard side-chest block can lower opioid painkiller use after breast reduction surgery. 90 women were split into three groups: no block, standard block alone, or standard plus extra block. The main goal was to compare total opioid use in the first 24 hours after surgery.
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Locations
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Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University Hospital
Zonguldak, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
local anesthetic injection (nerve block)
What this could lead to
If adding the extra nerve block works, it could help people use fewer opioids after breast reduction surgery, leading to safer recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 90 people. The extra block may not reduce pain or opioid use enough to be worth the extra procedure.
Conditions
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