Nerve block showdown: which injection stops chronic pain after breast surgery?

NCT ID NCT07674836

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two types of nerve blocks given before breast surgery to see which better prevents chronic pain that can last for months. Women aged 18-65 scheduled for mastectomy will receive either a serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block or an erector spinae plane block. The study measures pain severity and interference three months after surgery using a standard questionnaire.

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 (bupivacaine)

What this could lead to

If one block proves better, it could become the standard method to prevent long-term pain after breast surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage comparison. Results may not apply to all patients, and both blocks carry risks like infection or allergic reaction.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opiate dependence opioid abuse Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Health Sciences Kocaeli City Hospital

    İzmit, Kocaeli, 41200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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