Study tests best way to numb pain after mastectomy

NCT ID NCT04016376

First seen Mar 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 07, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study aimed to find the most effective way to deliver pain-numbing medication (nerve blocks) before a double mastectomy with reconstruction. Researchers compared different injection locations to see which one best reduced patients' need for opioid painkillers after surgery. Over 1,500 women undergoing this specific surgery participated in the completed trial.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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