Which pain block is best after breast surgery? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07502846
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (superficial vs. deep) for pain relief after breast surgery. 58 women will receive one of the two blocks, and researchers will measure how much pain medication they need in the first 24 hours. The goal is to find which block provides better pain control and reduces opioid use.
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 pain and less need for strong painkillers after breast surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 58 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Both blocks are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Basaksehir, 34480, Turkey (Türkiye)
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