Vitamin c may reduce pain after mastectomy, study finds

NCT ID NCT05770596

First seen Jan 03, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving vitamin C around the time of breast cancer surgery could lower pain right after surgery and months later. 204 women having a mastectomy or lumpectomy took part. Researchers measured pain levels in the first two days and at 3 and 6 months after surgery.

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Locations

  • Tanta University

    Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, 31527, Egypt

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