Can a common antidepressant ease Post-Surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT06499090

First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving the antidepressant mirtazapine before and after mastectomy surgery can reduce pain. 62 women scheduled for mastectomy took part. The main goal was to see if it lowered the amount of morphine needed in the first 24 hours and improved pain scores.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • south Egypt Cancer Institute Assiut University

    Asyut, Egypt

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