Which nerve block works best for breast surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT06230575

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested four different nerve blocks (erector spinae, retrolaminar, serratus anterior, and pectoral nerve block) to see which one provides the longest pain relief after breast cancer surgery. 188 women aged 18 to 65 took part. The main goal was to measure how long it took before they needed rescue pain medication. The results help doctors choose the best block for managing post-surgery pain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nerve block (erector spinae, retrolaminar, serratus anterior, or pectoral nerve block)
What this could lead to: If one block works best, it could become a standard way to manage pain after breast cancer surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong: This is a completed, moderate-sized study, but it only looked at time to first painkiller dose, not long-term outcomes or side effects. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia breast cancer pain agnosia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Walaa Y Elsabeeny

Cairo, 11796, Egypt

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