Can a targeted nerve block replace opioids for chemoport surgery?
NCT ID NCT07771712
First seen Aug 18, 2026 ยท Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a combined nerve block can provide better pain relief than standard local anesthesia for cancer patients undergoing chemoport implantation. The study will compare the two approaches in 80 adults, measuring the need for extra pain medication during the procedure, as well as post-surgery pain and satisfaction. If successful, this technique could reduce opioid use and improve recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Combined pectoserratus plane and superficial cervical plexus block using bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this nerve block technique could offer cancer patients a more comfortable chemoport implantation with less pain and fewer opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and the block may not consistently outperform standard care. There are also risks like local anesthetic toxicity or nerve injury.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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MRCCC Siloam Hospitals Semanggi
Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, 12930, Indonesia
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