Which nerve block eases breast surgery pain best?
NCT ID NCT07041762
First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques for pain relief after breast cancer surgery. It aims to see which method better controls pain, reduces opioid use, and improves recovery in women undergoing a mastectomy. Participants will receive one of the two blocks before surgery, and their pain and opioid needs will be tracked for 24 hours afterward.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Two ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques: rhomboid intercostal with sub-serratus plane block versus erector spinae plane block, using bupivacaine.
- What this could lead to
- If one nerve block proves better, it could become the preferred method for managing pain after breast cancer surgery, reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage comparison, so results may not apply to all patients. Nerve blocks carry risks like infection, bleeding, or incomplete pain relief.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Cancer Institute - Cairo University
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt
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