Nerve block or IV drip: which helps breast cancer patients recover better?

NCT ID NCT06490718

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compared two ways to manage pain after major breast cancer surgery: a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and an intravenous lidocaine drip. 80 adults having breast cancer surgery were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal was to see which approach leads to better recovery quality and less pain 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: erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and intravenous lidocaine infusion
What this could lead to: If one method proves better, it could lead to improved pain control and faster recovery after breast cancer surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Neither method is a cure, and both carry risks like allergic reaction or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST NEOPLASMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

North District Hospital

Sheung Shui, 999077, Hong Kong
The First Affiliated Hospital

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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