New Nerve-Saving technique could reduce chronic pain after breast cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT07528638

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Cincinnati Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER SURGERY

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Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

University of Cincinnati
RECRUITING

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States

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