Better pain relief found for mastectomy patients

NCT ID NCT07388238

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested two types of nerve blocks to control pain after breast cancer surgery. 32 women received one of two ultrasound-guided injections before surgery. The serratus anterior plane block provided better pain relief, lasted longer, and caused fewer side effects like nausea than the pectoral nerve block.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Anaethesia Department, Ain Shams University Hospital

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11517, Egypt

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