New Nerve-Saving technique could reduce chronic pain after breast cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT07528638
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using nerve monitoring tools during breast cancer lymph node removal can help surgeons identify and protect nerves that often cause long-term pain. Six women with breast cancer will have the procedure, and researchers will check if the nerve signals can be reliably tracked. If it works, this approach might reduce the risk of chronic nerve pain after surgery.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a standard technique to reduce chronic nerve pain after breast cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests a procedure, not a treatment, so direct patient benefit is uncertain.
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University of Cincinnati
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
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