National Cancer Institute, Egypt
Clinical trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute, Egypt, explained in plain language.
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New drug mix may ease post-amputation pain in sarcoma patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two spinal anesthesia methods for people having a leg amputated above the knee because of sarcoma (a type of bone cancer). One group gets the standard painkiller fentanyl plus a drug called dexmedetomidine, while the other gets fentanyl alone. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 22:48 UTC
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New pain block could cut opioid use after mastectomy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks—costotransverse foramen block and erector spinae plane block—for pain relief after modified radical mastectomy. About 110 women will receive one of the two blocks with bupivacaine. The goal is to see which block reduces the need for m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC
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New nerve block may cut opioid use after cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nerve block called the transversalis fascia plane block can reduce pain after inguinal lymph node removal in cancer patients. The goal is to lower the need for strong painkillers like opioids, which can cause nausea, dizziness, and breathing problems. 9…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Nerve block may offer new relief for breast cancer survivors with stubborn shoulder pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether numbing specific shoulder nerves can reduce pain in people who have shoulder pain after breast cancer surgery and radiation. Sixty adults aged 18-65 with this type of pain will be randomly assigned to receive the nerve block or standard care. The main goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New nerve block technique aims to slash painkiller use after knee tumor removal
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an ultrasound-guided IPACK nerve block to the usual adductor canal block can better control pain after surgery to remove tumors around the knee. About 70 adults aged 18-65 will be randomly assigned to receive either the combined nerve blocks or sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:50 UTC
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New study aims to ease pain after lung cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (CTFB vs TPVB) to control pain after lung cancer surgery. About 70 adults will receive one of the blocks, and researchers will measure how much morphine they need and how long pain relief lasts. The goal is to find which method works …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:09 UTC
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New study aims to find best way to stop shoulder pain after lung cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of nerve blocks (interscalene block and anterior suprascapular block) to see which one better prevents shoulder pain after lung surgery. About 75 adults with lung cancer will take part. The goal is to find a more effective way to manage pain and improve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:55 UTC
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New study aims to ease Post-Mastectomy pain without strong drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two different nerve block techniques to control pain after mastectomy in 40 women with breast cancer. The goal is to see which method reduces the need for morphine and other opioids, helping patients recover faster and with fewer side effects. Participants will r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:26 UTC