New nerve block could slash pain pills after breast cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT04343807

Summary

This study tested whether a targeted nerve block, given before surgery, could reduce pain and the need for strong opioid painkillers after breast cancer surgery. It involved 70 women having a specific type of breast cancer operation. Researchers compared the nerve block to standard pain management to see which led to better pain control and higher patient satisfaction.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aga Khan University Hospital

    Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

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