New pain block could match standard care after breast reconstruction
NCT ID NCT06091241
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks—ESPBs and TAPs—for controlling pain after DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery. About 102 women with breast cancer will receive one of the two blocks before surgery. The goal is to see if the newer ESPB method provides equivalent pain relief and reduces the need for opioid painkillers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ropivacaine (a local anesthetic)
- What this could lead to
- If ESPBs work as well as TAPs, patients may have another effective option for pain relief after DIEP flap surgery, potentially with fewer side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial comparing two established techniques. It may not show a clear difference, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITINGKansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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