New study aims to ease pain after breast cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT07536867
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief after breast cancer surgery that also removes lymph nodes. Sixty women aged 18-65 will receive one of the two blocks before surgery. Researchers will measure pain levels, opioid use, and side effects in the first 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
- nerve block (local anesthetic injection)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a better way to manage pain after breast cancer surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both blocks are already used, so the difference may be small.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Antalya City Hospital
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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