Nerve block may boost mastectomy recovery, study says

NCT ID NCT05795413

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study looks at how well women recover after mastectomy surgery. Some women receive a PECS nerve block with a long-lasting painkiller, while others do not. Researchers want to see if the block leads to better pain control and recovery quality 72 hours after surgery. About 800 women will take part.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Evanston Hospital

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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