Nerve block or IV lidocaine: which eases Post-Mastectomy pain better?
NCT ID NCT06383845
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two ways to prevent chronic pain after mastectomy: a nerve block (erector spinae plane block) using ropivacaine, and intravenous lidocaine. Eighty women undergoing breast surgery were split into two groups and followed for 6 months. The goal was to see which method better reduces persistent pain and improves recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ropivacaine (for ESP block) and Lidocaine (intravenous)
- What this could lead to
- If one method works better, it could offer a more effective way to prevent long-term pain after breast surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 80 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and both treatments carry risks like allergic reactions or side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tunisia
Nabeul, 8000, Tunisia
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