Nausea drug may worsen Post-Mastectomy pain, new study warns

NCT ID NCT07556952

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether dexamethasone, a drug often given during mastectomy to prevent nausea, might increase the risk of long-term pain. Researchers will compare women who receive the drug to those who receive a placebo, tracking pain levels three months after surgery. The goal is to provide clear evidence to guide safer use of this common medication.

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Conditions

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Chronic Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)

    RECRUITING

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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