New study tests better pain relief for mastectomy patients

NCT ID NCT07394868

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain after modified radical mastectomy. One block is placed under the chest muscle, the other above it, and a third combines both. The goal is to see which approach reduces opioid use and pain scores most effectively. Sixty women aged 18-80 will be enrolled and monitored for 24 hours after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: serratus anterior plane block (nerve block with local anesthetic)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that combining two nerve block techniques provides better pain relief after mastectomy than using just one.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to all patients, and the blocks carry rare risks like infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, Varlık Mahallesi, Halil Sezai Erkut Caddesi Yenimahalle, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)

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