New study aims to cut opioid use after breast cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT06938581
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol can reduce opioid prescriptions and pain after breast conserving surgery. 260 breast cancer patients will be randomly assigned to receive either the ERAS protocol or standard care. The ERAS protocol includes carbohydrate drinks and pain medications before surgery, plus optional anti-nausea drugs. Researchers will track opioid use, pain scores, recovery room time, and nausea medication needs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ERAS protocol (carbohydrate drinks, acetaminophen, celecoxib, and optional anti-nausea medications)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a standard way to reduce opioid use and improve recovery after breast conserving surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 260 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The protocol involves multiple medications, which may cause side effects or not significantly reduce opioid use.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for BREAST CANCER are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
University of Nebraska Medical Center
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States
Contact
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a Chest-Injected drug drain Cancer's fluid trap?
- A dab of gel on the breathing tube might spare surgery patients a sore throat — a trial puts it to the test.
- Can a deeper nerve block ease pain after breast surgery?
- Does breast cancer radiation harm a key immune gland? a study investigates
- A web program may ease the emotional toll of chemotherapy hair loss
- Can 3D breast imaging spot more dangerous cancers than standard mammograms?