Pain relief without opioids: new anesthesia approach tested in breast cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT06404983

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether avoiding opioids during breast cancer surgery can reduce pain and side effects afterward. About 200 adults having a lumpectomy or mastectomy will be randomly assigned to receive either opioid-free or standard anesthesia. Researchers will measure pain levels, opioid use, and recovery for up to 6 months after surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Pain, Postoperative

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University Hospital of Ioannina

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    Ioannina, Epirus, 455 00, Greece

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