New nerve block may ease pain after breast cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT06143020

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Fudan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block can reduce pain after breast cancer surgery with implant reconstruction. 100 patients were randomly assigned to receive the block or not. The main goal was to measure pain scores 6 hours after surgery. The study is complete and aims to provide more data for pain management.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Erector spinae plane block (a nerve block procedure)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a better way to manage pain after breast cancer reconstruction surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The nerve block carries risks like infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ERECTOR SPINAE PLANE BLOCK MAMMARY CANCER POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200032, China

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