Single shot may stop chronic pain after breast surgery
NCT ID NCT06019325
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a single injection of numbing medicine between the ribs (rhomboid intercostal block) can lower the chance of chronic pain after mastectomy. 254 women having breast cancer surgery were split into two groups: one got the block, the other did not. Researchers checked for pain at 3 and 6 months after surgery to see if the block made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple nerve block could become a standard way to lower the chance of long-term pain after breast cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation. The block only targets specific nerves, so it may not prevent all types of chronic pain. Results need confirmation in larger studies.
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Locations
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Muğla Training and Research Hospital
Muğla, MENTEŞE, 48000, Turkey (Türkiye)