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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University Hospital of Ioannina
RECRUITINGIoannina, Epirus, 455 00, Greece
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