Nerve block may ease pain after breast implants, study finds
NCT ID NCT02682186
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a nerve block called the pectoral block (Pecs block) can reduce pain after cosmetic breast augmentation. 74 women scheduled for surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the block or a sham procedure. The main goal was to see if the block lowered pain scores in the first six hours after surgery. The results could help improve recovery for people undergoing this common procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ropivacaine (a local anesthetic)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, effective way to manage pain after breast augmentation surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 3 trial. The results may not apply to all patients or settings, and the technique carries risks like any nerve block.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Nîmes
Nîmes, Nîmes, 30029, France
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UH Montpellier
Montpellier, 34295, France
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UH Montpellier - Hôpital Gui de Chauliac
Montpellier, 34295, France