Which pain block is best after breast surgery? new study compares two options

NCT ID NCT06936852

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared two types of nerve blocks for pain control after breast surgery: the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block and the PECS II block. One hundred adults aged 21 to 70 were enrolled. Researchers measured how much morphine patients needed in the first 24 hours and how well they could breathe after surgery. The goal is to find which block provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If one block works better, it could mean less morphine and better breathing after breast surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 100 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and nerve blocks carry risks like infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia pain agnosia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Tanta University

Tanta, Select, 1234, Egypt

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