Which nerve block wins for breast surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT06436599

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mustafa Burgac Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block and deep serratus anterior plane block) to see which provides better pain relief after breast surgery. Sixty-two adults having a mastectomy received one of the two blocks with bupivacaine. Researchers measured pain scores and opioid use for 24 hours after surgery to find the more effective option.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If one block proves better, it could become the preferred method for managing pain after breast surgery, reducing opioid use and improving recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 62 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and individual pain responses vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia pain agnosia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Professor Doctor Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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